Consider the following pairs :
| Peak | Mountains |
|---|---|
| 1. Namcha Barwa | Garhwal Himalaya |
| 2. Nanda Devi | Kumaon Himalaya |
| 3. Nokrek | Sikkim Himalaya |
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?
1 and 2
2 only
1 and 3
3 only
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2022
– Pair 2: Nanda Devi is located in Uttarakhand and is part of the Kumaon Himalaya. It is the second-highest peak in India (after Kangchenjunga on the border with Nepal) and the highest peak located entirely within India. Correct.
– Pair 3: Nokrek Peak is the highest point of the Garo Hills in Meghalaya, in Northeast India. It is not part of the Sikkim Himalaya, which is located much further west, encompassing parts of Nepal, Bhutan, and Sikkim. Incorrect.