Correct answer: (a) 1 and 2
Explanation
- A
1 and 2
1 and 2. Namcha Barwa with Garhwal and Nanda Devi with Kumaon are the keyed matches. Nokrek is not Sikkim Himalaya.
- B
2 only
2 only. The paper also counts pair 1.
- C
1 and 3
1 and 3. Nokrek is Meghalaya (Garo), not Sikkim.
- D
3 only
3 only. Pair 3 fails.
Summary. Official key is (a) 1 and 2. The Commission matches Namcha Barwa with Garhwal Himalaya and Nanda Devi with Kumaon Himalaya. Nokrek is in the Garo Hills of Meghalaya, not the Sikkim Himalaya.
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