Which of the following paths is one of the two most popular climbing routes to Mount Everest?
- The south ridge from Tibet
- The east ridge from Pakistan
- The west ridge from India
- The southeast ridge from Nepal
Answer
The correct answer is D) The southeast ridge from Nepal.
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