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Which one of the following peaks is the highest?

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Based on the provided elevations, Godwin Austen (also known as K2) is the highest peak among the options. K2 stands at 8,611 meters above sea level, making it the second-highest mountain in the world [t4][t5]. Kanchenjunga follows as the third-highest peak globally with an elevation of approximately 8,586 to 8,598 meters [c1][c3][t2]. Nanga Parbat, located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region, has an elevation of 8,125 to 8,126 meters [c1][t3][t6]. Nanda Devi, situated entirely within India in the state of Uttarakhand, is the lowest of the four with an elevation of 7,816 to 7,817 meters [c1][c2][t6]. Therefore, Godwin Austen (K2) is the highest peak listed, surpassing Kanchenjunga by approximately 25 meters.

Sources

  1. [1] CONTEMPORARY INDIA-I ,Geography, Class IX . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 2: Physical Features of India > The Himalayan Mountains > p. 8
  2. [2] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 2: Physiography > 4. The Central Himalaya > p. 16
  3. [3] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 2: Physiography > 1. The Kashmir Himalaya > p. 15
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