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Question

The highest peak in the U.P. Himalayas is:

  1. Chaukhamba
  2. Dhaulagiri
  3. Nanda Devi
  4. Trisul

Answer:

Option C: Nanda Devi

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Nanda Devi”.

The highest peak in the U.P. (now in Uttarakhand) Himalayas is: Nanda Devi.

Amsot Peak is the highest peak in Uttar Pradesh. It's located in the Sonbhadra district and is part of the Kaimur Range, Vindhya Range.