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A high altitude glaciological research station in Himalaya called _________
A
Himesh
B
Himalas
C
Himash
D
Himansh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A high altitude glaciological research station in Himalaya called Himansh (meaning a slice of ice) began functioning above 13, 500 ft (4000 m) in a remote region in Spiti, Himachal Pradesh.

Detailed explanation-2: -HIMANSH is a dedicated Research Station established at Sutri Dhaka, Chandra Basin, Lahaul-Spiti valley of Himachal Pradesh which has an altitude of 4080m amsl.

Detailed explanation-3: -[HimachalPradesh]] In Arunachal Pradesh, glaciers are found in Great Himalayas ranges which run along the Tibetan border. All peaks here rise above 4500 meters and are snow covered throughout the year.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Ngozumpa glacier, below the sixth highest mountain in the world Cho Oyu in Nepal, at 36 kilometres (22 mi), is the longest glacier in the Himalayas. Ngozumpa Glacier is a large persistent body of ice. It flows slowly due to stresses induced by its weight.

Detailed explanation-5: -Nepal Himalaya Group of Glaciers. Yaling Glacier, Chong Kumadan Glacier, Rundun Glacier, Glaciers adjoining to Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Peaks, Kang Shung Glacier, Rupal Glacier, Khumbu Glacier, Glaciers adjoining to Makalu Peak, and Zemu Glaciers.

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