Question

Name the mountain range which means "the five treasures of snow"?
1. Mount Everest
2. Annapurna
3. Nandadevi
4. Kangchenjunga

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Kangchenjunga

The correct answer is ​Kangchenjunga.

 

• Kangchenjunga is the world’s third-highest mountain.
  • Kangchenjunga was officially announced as the third highest mountain in the world in 1856.
  • The height of the Kangchenjunga is 8,586 m (28,169 ft).
  • It is situated in the eastern Himalayas on the border between India and eastern Nepal.
  • Kangchenjunga is a peak formed by five mountain ranges.
  • Kangchenjunga mountain range is interpreted in Sikkim as "the five treasures of snow".
  • Kangchenjunga was first climbed by Joe Brown and George Band.

 

• Mount Everest is the earth's highest mountain above sea level.
  • Mount Everest is located in Nepal.
• Annapurna is the tenth highest mountain in the world.
  • It is located at 8,091 metres (26,545 ft) above sea level.
• Nanda Devi is the second-highest mountain in India.