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Mountains & Peaks of the World MCQs (71–80)

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71.
Who was the first person to reach Mount Everest?
Correct Answer: C. Both A and B
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The first persons to reach the summit of Mount Everest were Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay on May 29, 1953.
72.
The first man to climb Mount Everest twice was:
Correct Answer: C. Nawang Gombu
One-liner
The first man to climb Mount Everest twice was Nawang Gombu, achieving this feat in 1963 and 1965.
73.
Which is the highest mountain peak in Japan?
Correct Answer: C. Mount Fuji
One-liner
The highest mountain peak in Japan is Mount Fuji.
74.
Mount Everest is situated in which country?
Correct Answer: D. Nepal
One-liner
Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, is situated in Nepal.
75.
Mount Everest was named after which of the following?
Correct Answer: C. George Everest
One-liner
Mount Everest was named after George Everest, a British surveyor who served as the Surveyor General of India.
76.
The highest mountain in Alps range is _?
Correct Answer: A. Mount Blanc
One-liner
The highest mountain in the Alps range is Mount Blanc.
77.
Which is the highest peak of Himalaya?
Correct Answer: B. Mount Everest
One-liner
The highest peak of the Himalayas is Mount Everest, standing at 8,848.86 meters above sea level.
78.
Which is the highest peak in UK?
Correct Answer: C. Ben Nevis
One-liner
The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, standing at 1,345 metres (4,413 feet) in the Scottish Highlands.
79.
Which is the highest mountain range in the world?
Correct Answer: B. Andes
One-liner
The Andes is the highest mountain range in the world, with an average elevation of about 4,000 meters (13,000 feet).
80.
First time Mount Everest expedition in
Correct Answer: B. 1953
One-liner
The first successful expedition to summit Mount Everest was in 1953.

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