Geography question from Patwari exam, 2024 by JKSSB
Which one of the following mountain peaks of the Himalayas is NOT in India?
Last updated May 15, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option A —
Annapurna
• Annapurna (A): The Annapurna massif is located entirely within Nepal. It is a 55 km-long (34 miles) section of the Himalayas, with its highest peak, Annapurna I, reaching an elevation of 8,091 meters.
• Nanda Devi (B): This is the second-highest mountain in India and the highest located entirely within the country (in the state of Uttarakhand).
• Kamet (C): Located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, India, Kamet is the second-highest peak in the Garhwal region after Nanda Devi.
• Kanchenjunga (D): This is the highest mountain peak in India and the third-highest in the world. It is situated on the border between Sikkim, India, and Nepal.
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