Consider the following pairs:
| Peak | Mountains |
|---|---|
| 1. Namcha Barwa | A. Garhwal Himalaya |
| 2. Nanda Devi | B. Kumaon Himalaya |
| 3. Nokrek | C. Sikkim Himalaya |
Which of the statements given above is/are correctly matched?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 2 — 2 only
This question tests the matching of peaks with their respective mountain ranges in India. Only Pair 2 is correctly matched, as Nanda Devi is indeed located in the Kumaon Himalayas.
❌ Pair 1 – Incorrect: Namcha Barwa is located in the Arunachal Himalayas (Eastern Himalayas) in the Great Bend of the Brahmaputra River, not in the Garhwal Himalayas.
✅ Pair 2 – Correct: Nanda Devi is the highest peak of the Kumaon Himalayas in Uttarakhand and is the second-highest mountain in India (7,816 m), and the highest located entirely within India.
❌ Pair 3 – Incorrect: Nokrek is the highest peak of the Garo Hills in Meghalaya, part of the Meghalaya Plateau, not the Sikkim Himalayas.
📝 Short Notes: Major Himalayan Peaks and Ranges
| Peak | Correct Mountain Range | State/Region | Height (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namcha Barwa | Arunachal/Eastern Himalayas | Arunachal Pradesh | 7,782 m |
| Nanda Devi | Kumaon Himalayas | Uttarakhand | 7,816 m |
| Nokrek | Garo Hills (Meghalaya Plateau) | Meghalaya | 1,412 m |
| Kangchenjunga | Sikkim Himalayas | Sikkim | 8,586 m |
| Kamet | Garhwal Himalayas | Uttarakhand | 7,756 m |
| Nanda Kot | Kumaon Himalayas | Uttarakhand | 6,861 m |
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