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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
NITI Aayog constitutes Himalayan State Regional Council for development of _________?
A
Himalayan Region
B
Aravalli range
C
Atlas Mountain range
D
Western Ghats
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Himalayan State Regional Council will be chaired by the Dr VK Saraswat, Member, NITI Aayog and will consist of the Chief Secretaries of the Himalayan States as well as the Secretaries of key Central Ministries, senior officers of NITI Aayog as well as special invitees.

Detailed explanation-2: -This report “Sustainable Tourism in the Indian Himalayan Region” lays out an action-oriented path for the development of sustainable tourism in the Himalaya, which can enhance economic and livelihood opportunities while maintaining the ecology and cultural values of the region.

Detailed explanation-3: -Swami Purna Nand of Mandi was elected as president of “Himalayan Hill states regional Council” (founded in 1945) & Pt. Padam Dev became its general secretary. The session of “Himalayan Hill states regional Council” was held at Mandi from 8 March 1946 to 10 March 1946.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Himalayas end at the Brahmaputra river in the east, covering much of Arunachal Pradesh.

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