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Which of the following statement is incorrect? a) Mt Elbrus is the highest mountain in Europe. b) Aconcagua is the highest mountain in North America. c) Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. d) Mt. Everest is the highest mountain in Asia.

Which of the following statement is incorrect? a) Mt Elbrus is the highest mountain in Europe. b) Aconcagua is the highest mountain in North America. c) Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. d) Mt. Everest is the highest mountain in Asia. Correct Answer b

The incorrect statement is b.

Key Points

  • The Heighest Mountain on every continent are-:
S NO Mountain Height Location Continent
1 Mt Elbrus 5642 Russia near Georgia Europe
2 Aconcagua 6960  Argentina  South America
3 Kilimanjaro  5895  Tanzania  Africa
4 Mt. Everest 8850  Nepal near China border Asia
5 Mount McKinley 6168  Alaska, USA  North America
6 Mount Kosciuszko 2228  South Wales Australia
7 Vinson Massif 4897 Antarctica Antarctica

 

  • Thus, Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America. So, option b is incorrect.

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