Correct Option
The correct option is A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4.
Explanation
Mountain peaks are identified by their geographical location and approximate elevation above mean sea level.
Mt. Everest is located in Nepal and has a standard textbook height of 8848 m. Kanchenjunga is associated with India and is listed at 8598 m in the given classification. Makalu is located in Nepal and is listed at 8481 m. Nanga Parbat is associated with India in the given classification and is listed at 8126 m.
- A. Mt. Everest — 1. Nepal — 8848 m: Correct. Mt. Everest is the highest peak and is matched with Nepal and 8848 m.
- B. Kanchenjunga — 2. India — 8598 m: Correct. Kanchenjunga is matched with India and 8598 m in the given list.
- C. Makalu — 3. Nepal — 8481 m: Correct. Makalu is matched with Nepal and 8481 m.
- D. Nanga Parbat — 4. India — 8126 m: Correct. Nanga Parbat is matched with 8126 m in the given list.
Key Takeaway: Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, and Nanga Parbat must be matched through both location and height, not by height alone.