K2 is the second highest peak in the world, surpassed only by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

K2 is the second highest peak in the world, surpassed only by:
A. Lhotse
B. Mount Everest
C. Makalu
D. Kangchenjunga
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
K2 is the second highest peak in the world, surpassed only by Mount Everest[reference:138].

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