The correct answer is option 1. In News • The Seven Summits Challenge requires climbing the highest peaks on each continent, a feat recently achieved by Hyderabad teenager Vishwanath Karthikey Padakanti, making him the youngest Indian to do so. Explanation & Key Takeaways: • Kilimanjaro is the highest peak in Africa (5,892 m). • Elbrus is the highest peak in Europe (5,642 m). • Aconcagua is the highest peak in South America (6,962 m). • Denali is the highest peak in North America (6,194 m). • Kosciuszko is the highest peak in Australia (2,228 m), part of the ‘Bass list’. • Mount Vinson is the highest peak in Antarctica (4,892 m). • Mount Everest is the highest peak in Asia and the world (8,848 m). Related Concepts: • The Seven Summits Challenge was first completed by Richard Bass in 1985. • There are two recognized lists: the Bass list (including Kosciuszko) and the Messner list (including Puncak Jaya in Oceania). • Puncak Jaya, in Indonesia, is a more challenging climb compared to Kosciuszko due to its elevation and terrain. • Mount Everest lies on the border between Nepal and China (Tibet) and is the tallest mountain on Earth. • Climbers must overcome diverse climates, from the tropical slopes of Kilimanjaro to the icy expanse of Mount Vinson. • Completing the Seven Summits is considered one of the highest achievements in global mountaineering.