Which is the tallest mountain in the world ?

 This question was asked on Koun Banega Karodpati program recently.

Question 

Which is the tallest mountain in the world from base to summit? 

1. Mount Everest 

2.  Olympus mons

3.  Chimborazo 

4.  Mauna Kea

Answer 

This question was asked for Rs 12,50,000

Now we will try to solve it.

I know Olympus mons is the tallest mountain.

But not on Earth, but on planet Mars  !!!!

So first option is ruled out .......

Now coming to Mount Everest, a school going child also will say it is the tallest mountain.

But why would they ask such easy question on a program like this ???

This is not a school level quiz program.

They said, tallest from base to summit.

Chances of Mount Everest become less.....

We are left with only 2 options.

Out of them, Mauna Kea is a volcano.

This volcano situated in sea.

Only 25% of mountain is visible above the sea  !!!!!

Remaining part is under the sea.

Since it is said from base to summit, Mauna Kea is the correct answer !!!!