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Phawngpui or the Blue Mountain is the highest peak in the state of ______.
Question

Phawngpui or the Blue Mountain is the highest peak in the state of ______.

A.

Uttarakhand

B.

Kerala

C.

Mizoram

D.

Sikkim

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (c) Mizoram
Explanation:
· Phawngpui, also known as the Blue Mountain, is the highest peak in Mizoram, with an altitude of 2,157 meters (7,077 feet).
· It is located in the Lawngtlai district, near the Myanmar border.
· The mountain is part of the Phawngpui National Park, known for rich biodiversity and scenic beauty.
Information Booster:
· Phawngpui is considered sacred by the local Mizo tribes.
· It is home to rare flora and fauna like clouded leopards, mountain goats, and rare orchids.
· The peak is known for its blue haze, especially when viewed from a distance—hence the name Blue Mountain.
· Phawngpui National Park is a key site for ecotourism in Mizoram.
· The mountain range is part of the Lushai Hills, located in the eastern part of Mizoram.
Additional Knowledge:
· Uttarakhand – Highest peak: Nanda Devi (7,816 m)
· Kerala – Highest peak: Anamudi (2,695 m)
· Sikkim – Highest peak: Kangchenjunga (8,586 m), also the highest in India

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