Consider the following pairs regarding mountain peaks:1. Nanga Parbat...
1. Nanga Parbat is correctly matched as it is located in the Western Himalayas.
2. Annapurna is incorrectly matched; it is located in the Central Himalayas, not the Eastern Himalayas.
3. Mount Everest is correctly matched as it is located in the Nepal Himalayas.
4. Mount K2 is correctly matched as it is located in the Karakoram Range.
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Consider the following pairs regarding mountain peaks:1. Nanga Parbat...
Understanding the Mountain Peaks
When analyzing the given pairs of mountain peaks and their locations, we need to verify each match against geographical facts.
1. Nanga Parbat - Western Himalayas
- This pair is correct. Nanga Parbat is located in the Western Himalayas, specifically in Pakistan.
2. Annapurna - Eastern Himalayas
- This pair is incorrect. Annapurna is situated in the central part of the Himalayas, specifically in Nepal, not the eastern region.
3. Mount Everest - Nepal Himalayas
- This pair is correct. Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world, is located in the Nepal Himalayas, straddling the border between Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.
4. Mount K2 - Karakoram Range
- This pair is correct. Mount K2 is indeed located in the Karakoram Range, which spans the borders between Pakistan and China.
Summary of Correct Matches
- From the analysis:
- Correctly Matched:
- Nanga Parbat - Western Himalayas
- Mount Everest - Nepal Himalayas
- Mount K2 - Karakoram Range
- Incorrectly Matched:
- Annapurna - Eastern Himalayas
Conclusion
Out of the four pairs, three are correctly matched. Therefore, the correct answer is option 'C' - Only three pairs are correctly matched.