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The Valley of Flowers is located in:
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The Valley of Flowers is located in:

A.

Jammu-Kashmir

B.

Uttarakhand

C.

Sikkim

D.

Himachal Pradesh

Correct option is B


The correct answer is Uttarakhand.
· The Valley of Flowers is situated in the Chamoli-Pithoragarh districts of Uttarakhand.
· It is known for the large meadows of alpine flora.
· It is a low-lying Himalayan valley with an alpine temperate climate.
· The climate is favorable for the growth of ornamental flowers, hence the name.
· This region became known to the world as late as the 1930s by the British.
· It is home to many wild animals such as the Asiatic black bear, red fox, etc.
· It has been declared a world heritage site by UNESCO.
· This region has a high degree of endemism, and a large number of species are threatened due to ongoing human activities.
Additional Information:
· Chamoli lies in an earthquake-prone zone in the Himalayan belt.
· Chief Minister of Uttarakhand: Pushkar Singh Dhami
· Governor: Gurmit Singh

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