Which one of the following peaks is the highest?

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Q: 2 (CDS-I/2008)
Which one of the following peaks is the highest?

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

CDS-I

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0,52,16,7,7,52,2

keywords: 

{'peaks': [0, 0, 2, 0], 'nanga parbat': [1, 0, 4, 0], 'godwin austen': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'nanda devi': [0, 0, 4, 1], 'kanchenjunga': [1, 0, 0, 0]}

The correct answer is option 3, Godwin Austen.

Let`s analyze the given options to understand why it is the highest peak.

Option 1, Nanda Devi is the second highest mountain in India and the highest located entirely within the country`s borders. While it is a significant peak, it is not the highest among the given options.

Option 2, Kanchenjunga is the third highest peak in the world and the highest in India. While it is an impressive peak, it is not the highest among the given options.

Option 4, Nanga Parbat is the ninth highest mountain in the world located in Pakistan. Although it is a formidable peak, it is not the highest among the given options.

Therefore, the highest peak among the given options is option 3, Godwin Austen. Also known as K2, it is the second highest mountain in the world after Mount Everest. It is located on the border of China and Pakistan. K2 is a challenging and dangerous mountain to climb due to its steep and icy slopes.