Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Indian Geography

Question:
Which of the following is the correct descending order of the peaks of Himalayas in terms of height?
Options:
Everest, Kanchenjunga, K2 , Makalu
Everest, K2, Kanchenjunga, Makalu
Everest, Kanchenjunga, K2 , Annapurna
Everest, K2, Kanchenjunga, Nanda Devi
Correct Answer:
Everest, K2, Kanchenjunga, Makalu
Explanation:
1. Everest - (Sagarmatha/Qomolangma) - 8850 - Nepal-Tibet
2. K2 - (Godwin Austen) - 8611 - (Pak./China occupied Kashmir)
3. Kanchenjunga - 8598 - Nepal-India
4. Lhotse - 8501 - Nepal/Tibet 
5. Makalu - 8463 - Nepal/Tibet