Question

Place the peaks of the Greater Himalayas in the ascending order of their heights. (Bottom to Top)

• A. Dhaulagiri
• B. Nanga Parbat
• C. Namcha Barwa
• D. Mount Everest
• E. Kanchenjunga

Answer 1

The highest peaks of the Greater Himalayas in the ascending order are, Namcha Barwa with an altitude of 7,756 metres, Nanga Parbat with an altitude of 8,126 metres, Dhaulagiri with an altitude of 8,172 metres, Kanchenjunga with an altitude of 8,598 metres and the highest peak in the world, Mount Everest, having an altitude of 8,848 metres.