Who measured the height of Mount Everest for the first time using scientific methods?

George Everest

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Tenzing Norgay

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Mike Everest

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The correct option is A George Everest
Colonel Sir George Everest was a British surveyor and geographer who served as Surveyor General of India from 1830 to 1843. He is best known for having Mount Everest, the highest mountain on Earth, named in his honour.

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