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In which country is Mt. Annapurna located?
A
Australia
B
India
C
Nepal
D
Sudan
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The mountain is located in Nepal along a 55-kilometer (34-mile) ridge just east of the Gandaki River, which has carved one of the deepest river gorges in the world.

Detailed explanation-2: -Annapurna Base Camp is a different kettle of fish. Located in the heart of the Annapurna’s some 200km to the west of Everest, the area is accessed through Pokhara, a 6 hr drive or 30 min flight from Kathmandu. The trek length is similar but at 4130m, the maximum altitude on this trek is much lower.

Detailed explanation-3: -Anuppur is a newly created district out of erstwhile Shahdol district. By local belief the area of the district was the capital of king Virat. Likewise Amarkantak is associated with rishis Bhrigu, Markandeya etc. as well as Pandava brothers.

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