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UPSC 2003: Nanda Devi peak forms a part of
(a)Assam Himalayas
(b)Kumaon Himalayas
(c)Nepal Himalayas
(d)Punjab Himalayas
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) Kumaon Himalayas
Nanda Devi (7,817 m) lies in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand between the Sutlej and Kali rivers, a segment that geographers label the Kumaon Himalayas. It is thus not part of the Assam, Nepal or Punjab sections of the Himalaya. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanda_Devi?utm_source=openai))
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The correct answer is option (b): Kumaon Himalayas. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2003, GS Paper 1, as Question 13. It falls under Geography > Indian Physical Geography.
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This question is rated "easy". It tests basic recall and most well-prepared aspirants should answer it correctly.
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