Multiple choice general knowledge The highest mountain in the world Mount Everest Mount Alps K2 Kanchenjunga Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Mount Everest is the world's highest peak at 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 ft) above sea level. K2 is the second highest at 8,611 meters, while Kanchenjunga is third. Mount Alps is incorrect as 'Alps' refers to a mountain range, not a specific peak.