Pakistan Studies MCQ #2293

What is the literal meaning of 'Nanga Parbat'?

Pakistan Studies MCQ #2293

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the literal meaning of 'Nanga Parbat'?

    • A) Killer Mountain
    • B) Naked Mountain
    • C) Dead Place
    • D) Seven Mountains

    Answer: Naked Mountain

    Explanation: "Nanga Parbat" is a Sanskrit/Urdu compound meaning "Naked Mountain," referring to the bare rocky faces of the peak that rise above the treeline; it is also called the "Killer Mountain" due to its high fatality rate.