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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Priyanka Mohite, who has become the first Indian woman to successfully scale Mount Makalu, is from which state?
A
Karnataka
B
Chhattisgarh
C
Maharashtra
D
Kerala
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In 2019, Priyanka Mohite of Maharastra became the first Indian woman to successfully scale to Mt. Makalu.

Detailed explanation-2: -Priyanka also holds the record for being the first woman in India to scale Mt Makalu, the fifth highest mountain in the world at 8,485 metres.

Detailed explanation-3: -In May this year, Priyanka Mohite summited Mount Kanchenjunga and became the first Indian woman to climb five peaks above 8,000 metres.

Detailed explanation-4: -In April 2021, Priyanka climbed Mt Annapurna (8,091m), which is the world’s 10th highest mountain peak, and became the first Indian woman to achieve this feat. After scaling Mount Kunchenjanga on May 4, Priyanka Mohite became the first Indian woman to scale five peaks above 8,000m.

Detailed explanation-5: -Skalzang Rigzin: First Indian mountaineer to ascend Mount Annapurna Peak. Skalzang Rigzin, the first mountaineer from India to ascend Mount Annapurna’s top without the aid of oxygen was welcomed by Leh with open arms.

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