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Which Indian geography term is associated with location or extent “located on the Sikkim-Nepal border” and also with “has an elevation of 8,586 metres”?

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ANanda Devi
BKangchenjunga
CSaltoro Kangri
DKangto
Correct Answer: KangchenjungaYour Answer: B

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B — Kangchenjunga. Kangchenjunga is correct because it is located on the Sikkim-Nepal border. It is also associated with has an elevation of 8,586 metres, which provides a second reliable identifying clue. These features are standard physical-geography facts and are useful for map-based and statement-based competitive-exam questions. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Nanda Devi: It is located in Uttarakhand; this is the specific geographical association of Nanda Devi. Option C — Saltoro Kangri: It is located in the Siachen-Saltoro region of the southeastern Karakoram; this is the specific geographical association of Saltoro Kangri. Option D — Kangto: It is located in Arunachal Pradesh near the frontier with Tibet; this is the specific geographical association of Kangto. Exam Takeaway: Connect Kangchenjunga with “located on the Sikkim-Nepal border” for quick revision.

Important Notes

  • Kangchenjunga is a Himalayan massif whose name is also written Khangchendzonga.
  • Location or extent: located on the Sikkim-Nepal border.
  • Key feature: has an elevation of 8,586 metres.
  • Exam association: is closely associated with Khangchendzonga National Park in Sikkim.
  • Kangchenjunga should not be confused with Saltoro Kangri, which is a peak of the Saltoro Mountains, a Karakoram subrange.

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