Multiple choice general knowledge

Mount Everest was named after

  1. Sir George Everest

  2. Sir John Everest

  3. Sir David Everest

  4. Sir Tony Everest
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Explanation

Mount Everest was named after Sir George Everest, the British Surveyor General of India from 1830-1843. The mountain was named 'Peak XV' before being renamed in his honor. There is no historical figure named Sir John, Sir David, or Sir Tony Everest.

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