Question

    Who Served as the Surveyor-General of India When Mount Everest Was Named?

    A 1810-1825 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1830-1843 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1845-1858 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1860-1875 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Sir George Everest served as the Surveyor-General of India from 1830 to 1843. The world's highest peak, previously known as Peak XV, was named Mount Everest in his honor in 1865.

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