Which is the highest mountain peak outside Asia? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which is the highest mountain peak outside Asia?

A. Aconcagua

B. Mount McKinley

C. Mount Kosciuszko

D. Mount Kilimanjaro

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Aconcagua in Argentina is the highest mountain outside Asia.

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