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Which one of the following peaks is the highest?

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Among the given options, Godwin Austen (also known as K2) is the highest peak. It stands at an elevation of 8,611 meters, making it the second-highest mountain in the world after Mount Everest [t1, t6, t7]. Kanchenjunga is the third-highest peak globally with an elevation of 8,586 meters [t2, t5, t9]. Nanga Parbat, often referred to as the 'Killer Mountain,' has an elevation of 8,126 meters [c1, t2]. Nanda Devi, which is the highest peak located entirely within India's current administrative borders, stands at 7,816 meters [c1, t3, t4]. While K2 is located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region (POK), it is considered the highest peak within India's international territorial claims [t5, t8]. Therefore, comparing the absolute heights, Godwin Austen (8,611 m) surpasses Kanchenjunga (8,586 m), Nanga Parbat (8,126 m), and Nanda Devi (7,816 m).

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  1. [1] CONTEMPORARY INDIA-I ,Geography, Class IX . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 2: Physical Features of India > The Himalayan Mountains > p. 8
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