Match the points under List I with those under List II (mountain peaks and their heights). 

List-I (Mountain peak)		List-II (height in m)
(1)	Kamet	a.	7756
(2)	Kangchenjunga	b.	7816
(3)	Nanda Devi	c.	8611
(4)	K2	d.	8586

The correct answer is 1 - a, 2 - d, 3 - b, 4 - c.

Key Points

• Kamet, in the Garhwal region of the Himalayas in India, is 7756 m high
• Kangchenjunga, a part of the Himalayan range present between Nepal and the Indian state of Sikkim, is 8586 m tall
• Nanda Devi, located in the Garhwal Himalayas, has a height of 7816 m
• K2, also known as Mount Godwin-Austen or Chhogori, part of the Karakoram Range, located in the Ladakh Union Territory of India (a disputed territory between India and Pakistan), stands as the second-highest peak in the world with its height of 8611 m.

Therefore, the correct option is 1 - a, 2 - d, 3 - b, 4 - c.

Additional Information

• Kamet:
  • Kamet is the mountain peak in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India.
  • It lies very close to the border with Tibet, making its location geopolitically strategical.
  • The first successful ascent to Kamet was made in 1931 by a team led by British mountaineer Frank Smythe.
  • At 7756 meters, it is the third-highest peak in India and 29th highest in the world.
  • Kamet is known for its unique, pyramid-like shape and is often touted as a challenging peak to conquer due to harsh weather conditions and technical climbing sections.
• Kangchenjunga:
  • Kangchenjunga, located on the border between Nepal and the Indian state of Sikkim, is the third-highest mountain in the world.
  • It stands tall with a height of 8586 meters.
  • The first successful ascent was made by Joe Brown and George Band in 1955 as a part of a British expedition. They stopped a few meters short of the actual summit in deference to the local culture that considers the peak sacred.
  • Kangchenjunga, meaning "Five Treasures of Snow," refers to its five peaks that are said to represent the five repositories of God - gold, silver, gems, grain, and holy books.
  • The surrounding area is rich in biodiversity and is recognized as a conservation area.
• Nanda Devi:
  • Nanda Devi is located in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India.
  • In addition to being India's second-highest peak, it is also considered one of the most beautiful, with its twin peaks providing a stunning spectacle.
  • Nanda Devi peaks stand at a height of 7816 meters.
  • It is surrounded by the Nanda Devi National Park, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988, home to several endangered species and a unique high-altitude flora.
  • The peaks of Nanda Devi are considered sacred in local culture, and multiple legends and folk tales revolve around them.
• K2:
  • Known as K2, the peak is also dubbed Mount Godwin-Austen or Chhogori.
  • K2, at 8611 meters, is the second-highest mountain peak globally, surpassed only by Mount Everest.
  • This mountain is reputed to be the most challenging to climb due to its severe weather and difficult ascent routes.
  • Unlike Everest, which has been successfully climbed by thousands, K2 has only a few hundred successful ascents to its name due to its extreme difficulty.
  • One significant feature of K2 is the lack of any easy routes to the top. This towering peak is often considered the 'Mountaineers' Mountain' due to its challenging ascent.