Indian Geography UPPSC 2008 GS-I
Question

"The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute" is located at:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Darjeeling

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Darjeeling”.

The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute is located in: Darjeeling, West Bengal

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