Source: Arunachal Times
Syllabus: Prelims, GS 1,
Why was Mount Kangto in the news?
An Indian Army team from the Eastern Command scaled Mount Kangto. It is Arunachal Pradesh’s highest peak.
About Mount Kangto:
- Also known as ‘Kanggardo’, it is Arunachal’s highest peak at 7,042 metres.
- Mount Kangto is a part of the Kameng Himalayas.
- Moreover, it is the source of Pachuk river (a tributary of Kameng river).
- It is one of the three major peaks of the Kangto massif.
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Prelims MCQ:
Which of the following statements is/are correct about Mount Kangto?
- Mount Kangto, also known as ‘Kanggardo’, is the highest peak in Arunachal Pradesh.
- Mount Kangto is located in the Kameng Himalayas and is the source of the Pachuk river.
- The Pachuk river is a tributary of the Brahmaputra river.
- Mount Kangto is one of the three major peaks of the Kangto massif.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 4 only
C) 1, 2, and 4 only
D) 1, 3, and 4 only
Answer:
C) 1, 2, and 4 only
Pachuk river is one of the tributaries of Kameng river.
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