Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 1993 GS-I World Geography
Question

Which of the following is located on highest place.

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Lhasa

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Lhasa”.
Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, is located at the highest altitude among the given options. It is situated in the Himalayan Mountains and has a significantly higher elevation compared to Gardiola, Kathmandu, and Thimphu.

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