Correct option is C
The heights of the given Himalayan peaks are:
Kanchenjunga (E) - 8,586 m
- 3rd highest peak in the world, located in India-Nepal border.
Lhotse (A) - 8,516 m
- 4th highest peak, near Mt. Everest in Nepal.
Makalu (D) - 8,485 m
- 5th highest peak, in Nepal.
Dhaulagiri (B) - 8,167 m
- 7th highest peak, in Nepal.
Annapurna (C) - 8,091 m
- 10th highest peak, known for high fatality rates in mountaineering.
Thus, in descending order of height:
Kanchenjunga (E) → Lhotse (A) → Makalu (D) → Dhaulagiri (B) → Annapurna (C)
Information Booster:
Kanchenjunga (8,586 m) – India’s Highest Peak
Known as the "Five Treasures of Snow" due to its five peaks, symbolizing gold, silver, gems, grain, and religious texts.
Lhotse (8,516 m) – The Steepest Climb
Lhotse’s south face is one of the steepest and most challenging climbs in the world.
Makalu (8,485 m) – Isolated & Challenging
The peak is pyramid-shaped with sharp ridges, making it technically more difficult to climb than Everest.
Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) – Formerly the World’s Tallest
Dhaulagiri means "White Mountain", and it remained the highest known peak in the world until the discovery of Kanchenjunga and Everest.
Annapurna (8,091 m) – The Deadliest Peak
Annapurna has the highest fatality rate (32%) among the 8,000m peaks due to avalanches and extreme weather conditions.
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