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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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