Which Pakistani peak is known as the "Killer Mountain"?
A
Nanga Parbat
B
K2
C
Rakaposhi
D
Tirich Mir
Correct Answer: Option A — Nanga Parbat
Explanation:
Nanga Parbat, located in Gilgit-Baltistan, is nicknamed the "Killer Mountain" due to the high number of climbers who died attempting its ascent, especially in early twentieth-century expeditions. It is the ninth highest mountain in the world.