Which of the following Indian states has the highest elevation point in India (excluding POK)?

Correct option is B

Correct Answer: (b) Sikkim
Explanation
· The highest elevation point in India (excluding POK) is Khangchendzonga (Kanchenjunga) with an elevation of 8,586 metres, located in the state of Sikkim.
· It is the third-highest mountain in the world and the highest peak entirely within India’s recognised territory.
Information Booster
· Major peaks in Sikkim include:
· Khangchendzonga – 8,586 m
· Kabru – 7,412 m
· Pandim – 6,691 m
· Sikkim lies in the eastern Himalayas, known for sharp elevation rise and glaciated terrain.
Additional Knowledge
· Uttarakhand’s highest peak: Nanda Devi (7,816 m)
· Himachal Pradesh’s highest peak: Reo Purgyil (6,816 m)
· Arunachal Pradesh’s highest peak: Kangto (7,060 m)