Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

1.         The term “Jewels of India” describes top 5 highest mountain peaks of India. 2.         The term “Five Treasures of Snows” refers to gold, silver, grain, and great Himalayas.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1: It is incorrect. “The jewels of India” describes top 10 highest mountain peaks of India. They are Kanchenjunga, Nanda Devi, Kamet , Saser Kangri I, Mamostong Kangri, Saser Kangri II, Saser Kangri III, Saser Kangri IV , Ghent Kangri and Abi Gamin (in the order of their height).  Kangchenjunga Main is the highest mountain in India, and the Easternmost of the mountains higher than 8,000 m (26,000 ft). It is called Five Treasures of Snow after its five high peaks, and has always been worshipped by the people of Darjeeling and Sikkim. Hence, the correct option is 4. 

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