Rakaposhi Mountain | MCQs

Explanation

Rakaposhi is the 27th-highest mountain in the world.

It is the steepest peak in the world.

It is located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan.

Rakaposhi rises over the Nagar Valley.

It is the part of the Karakoram range.

It is the 12th highest mountain in Pakistan.

The first successful ascent was in 1958 by Mike Banks and Tom Patey.

Rakaposhi is also known as Dumani, meaning "Mother of Mist" or "Mother of Clouds."

Explanation

It is the 27th-highest mountain in the world.

It is located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region.

It is also the steepest peak in the world.

Rakaposhi rises over the Nagar Valley.

Its peak is in the Karakoram range.

It is the 12th highest in Pakistan.

Additional information:

The first successful recorded ascent was in 1958 by Mike Banks and Tom Patey, 

Rakaposhi is also known as Dumani ("Mother of Mist" or "Mother of Clouds")

Explanation

Name: Rakaposhi Mountain

Ranking: 27th highest mountain globally

Location: Situated in the Karakoram range, Pakistan