Sirbaz Khan is the first Pakistani who has now climbed _______ of the world’s 14 highest peaks without using supplemental oxygen. (As reported on 24 May 2024)
A10
B13
C5
D11
Correct answer
D. 11
Explanation
Climber Sirbaz Khan has summited Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak at 8,849 metres, without using supplementary oxygen, becoming the first and only Pakistani to have conquered 11 eight-thousanders. According to expedition officials, Sirbaz Khan has also scaled 13 mountains above 8,000m with supplementary oxygen , including Everest last year.