Question

Which of the following peaks is NOT located in the Himalayan mountains?

• A. Nanda Devi
• B. Kamet
• C. Annapurna
• D. Kalsubai

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Kalsubai

Indian Mountain Ranges and Peaks

Himalayan Mountain Range:

• The Himalayas are a young, fold mountain range in Asia.

• They were formed by the collision of the Indian Plate with the Eurasian Plate.

• Notable peaks within the Himalayas include Mount Everest, K2, Kangchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu, and Dhaulagiri.

• These peaks are located in countries like India, Nepal, Bhutan, China (Tibet), and Pakistan.

• The Indian Himalayas host numerous high peaks, part of the Greater Himalayas (Himadri).

Western Ghats Mountain Range:

• The Western Ghats are a mountain range that runs parallel to the western coast of the Indian peninsula.

• They are a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for their biodiversity.

• The highest peak in the Western Ghats is Anamudi in Kerala.

• Other significant peaks include Doddabetta (Nilgiris) and Kalsubai.

Kalsubai Peak:

• Kalsubai is the highest peak in the state of Maharashtra.

• It is located in the Sahyadri mountain range, which is an extension of the Western Ghats.

• Its elevation is approximately 1,646 meters (5,400 feet).

• Kalsubai is a popular trekking destination.