Multiple choice

The highest Himalayan peak in Indian territory is

  1. Mount Everest

  2. Kanchenjunga

  3. Nanga Parbat

  4. Nanda Devi
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Kanchenjunga (8,586m) is the highest Himalayan peak within Indian territory, located in Sikkim on the border with Nepal. While Mount Everest (8,848m) is the world's highest peak, it lies on the Nepal-China border. Nanga Parbat and Nanda Devi are significant peaks but Kanchenjunga holds the distinction of being India's highest.

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