Multiple choice general knowledge

Mount Everest named after

  1. Alistar Everest

  2. George Everest

  3. Michale Everest

  4. Ehmund Hiliry
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mount Everest was named after Sir George Everest, who was the Surveyor General of India from 1830 to 1843. The Royal Geographical Society officially adopted the name in 1865 to honor his work in surveying the Indian subcontinent.

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