Which one of the following is the second highest peak in Himalayas?

Correct option is B

Correct Answer: (b) K2
Explanation:
· K2, also known as Mount Godwin-Austen, is the second highest peak in the Himalayas and the world, with an elevation of 8,611 meters (28,251 feet).
· It is located in the Karakoram Range on the border between Pakistan and China. K2 is renowned for its challenging climbing conditions and is often called the "Savage Mountain" due to its difficulty and high fatality rate among climbers.
Other Options:
· Mount Everest: The highest peak in the world and the Himalayas, with an elevation of 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet), located in Nepal and Tibet.
· Dhaulagiri: The seventh highest peak in the world, standing at 8,167 meters (26,795 feet), located in Nepal.
· Makalu: The fifth highest peak in the world, with an elevation of 8,485 meters (27,838 feet), also located in Nepal.