Q. Which is the eastern most peak of Himalaya
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
Namcha Barwa
Explanation:
Namcha Barwa is the easternmost major peak of the Himalayas, located in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.
- It marks the eastern end of the Himalayan range near the great bend of the Yarlung Tsangpo River.
Why other options are incorrect:
- (B) Annapurna – Located in Nepal, much further west.
- (C) Kanchenjunga – Eastern Nepal and Sikkim, but west of Namcha Barwa.
- (D) Mt. Everest – Located on the Nepal-Tibet border, west of Namcha Barwa.
Hence, the easternmost peak of the Himalayas is Namcha Barwa.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
Namcha Barwa is the easternmost major peak of the Himalayas, located in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.
- It marks the eastern end of the Himalayan range near the great bend of the Yarlung Tsangpo River.
Why other options are incorrect:
- (B) Annapurna – Located in Nepal, much further west.
- (C) Kanchenjunga – Eastern Nepal and Sikkim, but west of Namcha Barwa.
- (D) Mt. Everest – Located on the Nepal-Tibet border, west of Namcha Barwa.
Hence, the easternmost peak of the Himalayas is Namcha Barwa.