The world's third highest mountain, Khangchendzonga, is regarded as the guardian deity of which state?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Sikkim
Khangchendzonga (Kanchenjunga, 8,586 m), the world’s third highest peak, stands on the border of Sikkim and Nepal. The people of Sikkim worship it as their guardian deity, and the festival of Pang Lhabsol is held in its honour. The Khangchendzonga National Park of Sikkim is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.