Mountain Peaks

1. The following are the major peaks of the Himalayas. Arrange them from

The following are the major peaks of the Himalayas. Arrange them from higher to lower altitudes :

  • 1. Kanchunjunga
  • 2. Nanga Parbat
  • 3. Nanda Devi
  • 4. Dhaulagiri

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1-4-2-3
1-2-4-3
4-1-2-3
2-3-1-4
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To arrange the given Himalayan peaks from higher to lower altitudes, we need to know their approximate heights:
1. Kanchenjunga: Approximately 8,586 meters (world’s 3rd highest peak)
2. Nanga Parbat: Approximately 8,126 meters (world’s 9th highest peak)
3. Nanda Devi: Approximately 7,816 meters (highest peak entirely within India)
4. Dhaulagiri I: Approximately 8,167 meters (world’s 7th highest peak)

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Arranging these from highest to lowest altitude:
– Kanchenjunga (8586 m)
– Dhaulagiri I (8167 m)
– Nanga Parbat (8126 m)
– Nanda Devi (7816 m)

The correct order according to the numbers given is 1-4-2-3.

– Knowledge of the approximate altitudes of major Himalayan peaks.
– Ability to compare and rank numbers.
All these peaks are located in the Himalayas. Kanchenjunga lies on the border between Nepal and India. Dhaulagiri and Nanga Parbat are in Nepal and Pakistan-administered Kashmir respectively. Nanda Devi is located entirely within the state of Uttarakhand, India.

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2. Consider the following pairs : Peak Mountains 1. Na

Consider the following pairs :

PeakMountains
1. Namcha BarwaGarhwal Himalaya
2. Nanda DeviKumaon Himalaya
3. NokrekSikkim Himalaya

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?

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1 and 2
2 only
1 and 3
3 only
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Only pair 2 is correctly matched.
– Pair 1: Namcha Barwa is located in the easternmost Himalayas, near the bend of the Brahmaputra river, in Arunachal Pradesh and Tibet. It is not in the Garhwal Himalaya, which is in Uttarakhand. Incorrect.
– 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.
The Himalayas are broadly divided into several sections, including the Punjab, Kumaon, Nepal, Sikkim, and Assam/Arunachal Himalayas, based on regional boundaries or river valleys. Major peaks are located in these different sections. The Garhwal Himalaya is often considered part of the Kumaon Himalaya region.

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3. Which of the following peaks are situated in India ? 1. Dhaulagiri

Which of the following peaks are situated in India ?

  • 1. Dhaulagiri
  • 2. Namcha Barwa
  • 3. Kamet
  • 4. Makalu

Select the answer using the code given below :

1, 2 and 3
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
2 and 4 only
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Let’s examine the location of each peak:
1. Dhaulagiri: This is a mountain range in Nepal, part of the Himalayas. The highest peak, Dhaulagiri I, is entirely within Nepal.
2. Namcha Barwa: This peak is located in Tibet (China), in the eastern Himalayas, very close to the border with Arunachal Pradesh in India. While geographically associated with the eastern end of the Himalayas near India, the peak itself is situated in China. However, given the options, it’s possible the question considers peaks very close to the Indian border or in the broader Indian Himalayan region.
3. Kamet: Located in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India. It is the third highest peak in India (after Kangchenjunga, depending on how contested peaks are counted, and Nanda Devi).
4. Makalu: Located on the border between Nepal and China (Tibet Autonomous Region). It is not situated entirely in India.

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Based on strict geographical location, only Kamet (3) is entirely within India among the options listed. However, none of the options lists only 3. Option C lists 2 and 3. This implies that Namcha Barwa (2) is considered “situated in India” in the context of this question, perhaps due to its proximity to the border and its association with the Eastern Himalayas near India. Assuming this broader interpretation for Namcha Barwa, then both 2 and 3 are considered situated in or relevant to India.

– Kamet is definitely located in Uttarakhand, India.
– Dhaulagiri is in Nepal.
– Makalu is on the Nepal/China border.
– Namcha Barwa is in Tibet (China) but very near the Indian border.
– Given the options, the question likely includes Namcha Barwa due to its location near the Indian Himalayan range.
The highest peak considered to be entirely within India is Nanda Devi. Kangchenjunga is the highest peak of India, located on the border between India and Nepal.

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4. Which one of the following is not a mountain peak of the Andaman and N

Which one of the following is not a mountain peak of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

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Saddle Peak
Mount Thuillier
Lhotse Peak
Mount Diavolo
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Saddle Peak is the highest point in North Andaman Island. Mount Thuillier is the highest point in Great Nicobar Island. Mount Diavolo is a mountain peak in Middle Andaman Island. Lhotse Peak (Mount Lhotse) is the fourth highest mountain in the world, located in the Himalayas, on the border between Tibet and Nepal. It is not located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have several notable peaks, which are part of the submerged mountain range extending from the Arakan Yoma mountains of Myanmar. Saddle Peak is the highest point in the entire Union Territory.
Saddle Peak National Park is located around Saddle Peak in North Andaman Island and is known for its endemic flora and fauna. Mount Thuillier is located within the Campbell Bay National Park in Great Nicobar.

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5. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists :

List I
(Peak)		List II
(Name of Hill)
A. Anaimudi1. Nilgiri
B. Doddabetta2. Satpura
C. Dhupgarh3. Aravali
D. Guru Shikhar4. Annamalai

Code :

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A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
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The correct matches are A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3. Anaimudi is the highest peak of the Annamalai Hills in the Western Ghats. Doddabetta is the highest peak in the Nilgiri Hills. Dhupgarh is the highest peak of the Satpura Range, specifically located in the Mahadeo Hills section. Guru Shikhar is the highest peak of the Aravalli Range, located in Mount Abu.
Matching prominent peaks with their respective hill ranges is a common geographical question type.
Anaimudi is also the highest point in the entire South India. Doddabetta is a popular tourist spot in the Nilgiris near Ooty. Dhupgarh is in Madhya Pradesh. Guru Shikhar is in Rajasthan, near the border with Gujarat.

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