Multiple choice general knowledge

Mount Everest was named after...

  1. Sir George Everest

  2. Sir John Everest

  3. Sir Mount Nicholas

  4. Sir Mount Jim
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Explanation

Mount Everest was named after Sir George Everest, the Surveyor General of India from 1830-1843. The mountain was officially named 'Peak XV' before being renamed in his honor in 1865. The local names are Sagarmatha and Chomolungma.

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