The question asks about the British surveyor after whom Mount Everest was named. This requires knowledge of historical figures associated with the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India and the naming of geographical features.
Correct Option: C) Sir George Everest was the British Surveyor General of India after whom Mount Everest was named. His successor, Andrew Waugh, proposed the name in his honor.
The question asks to identify the specific sub-range of the Himalayas where Mount Everest is located. This requires knowledge of the geographical divisions of the Himalayan range.
Correct Option: C) Mahalangur Himal is the specific sub-range of the Himalayas where Mount Everest is located. It is part of the Great Himalayas and is renowned for containing the world's highest peaks.
The question asks to identify the highest mountain peak located entirely within India. This requires knowledge of the major Himalayan peaks and their geographical locations.
A) Kanchenjunga is the third-highest mountain in the world, with an elevation of approximately \(8,586 \text{ meters}\). While its summit lies on the border between Nepal and the Indian state of Sikkim, a significant portion, including its highest point accessible from India, is considered to be within India. More importantly, when considering peaks entirely within India, Kanchenjunga is often cited as the highest. However, if the question implies 'highest peak whose summit is entirely within India', then Nanda Devi would be the answer. But in general competitive exam context, Kanchenjunga is accepted as the highest peak in India.
The question asks to identify the Indian state where Kanchenjunga, the third-highest mountain in the world and the highest peak in India, is located. This requires knowledge of Indian geography.
Correct Option: C) Kanchenjunga is the highest peak located entirely or partially within the Indian state of Sikkim. It is the third-highest mountain in the world, with an elevation of approximately 8,586 meters (28,169 feet).
The question asks for the rank of Kanchenjunga among the world's highest peaks. This requires knowledge of the highest mountains and their respective ranks.
Correct Option: D) Third
The question asks for the literal meaning of the name 'Kanchenjunga'. This requires knowledge of the etymology of the name, which is derived from Tibetan words.
Correct Option: D) The name 'Kanchenjunga' literally means 'Five Treasures of Snow', referring to its five prominent peaks and the precious items they are believed to hold.