Question

Nanda Devi peak forms a part of __________.
(A) Assam Himalayas
(B) Kumaon Himalayas
(C) Nepal Himalayas
(D) Punjab Himalayas

Answer 1

Hint: Nanda Devi peak is in the state of Uttarakhand. It is the second-highest peak in India after the mountain peak Kanchenjunga and is ranked on the 23rd number in the list of highest mountain ranges in the world. The Nanda Devi Peak is a part of the Garhwal Himalayas.

Complete answer:
As we know, the Nanda Devi peak is located in the Chamoli district in the state of Uttarakhand. Nanda Devi is known as the ‘Goddess of Bliss'. The eastern summit of Nanda Devi is known as the Sunanda Devi. The Nanda Devi Peak is elevated at a distance of about 7,434 metres. The peak is surrounded by the Nanda Devi Sanctuary and Nanda Devi National Park. The Park in the year 1988 has been declared as the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Nanda Devi peak forms a part of the Kumaon Himalayas. The Kumaon Mountains are the part of the northern Himalayas which is situated 320 km away from the Sutlej River and is in the east of Kali River. The Kumaon Himalayas are in the south direction and are part of the Shiwalik Range while moving to the North direction, it forms a part of the Greater Himalayas. A large number of rivers including Gori, Kali and Dhauli flow through this mountain range.

Hence, the correct answer is option B.

Note:
Before 1975, Nanda Devi was reckoned as the highest peak in India but laterward, the Kanchenjunga is considered to be the highest. The Nanda Devi Peak got its existence in the year 1982 by the Ministry of Survey. The Nanda Devi Peak is the purest spiritual place for people of Uttarakhand and that is why it is also known as ‘Goddess of Uttarakhand'.