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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A wild orchids conservation and propagation centre has been inaugurated in which state?
A
Manipur
B
Meghalaya
C
Assam
D
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Uttarakhand.

Detailed explanation-2: -UPSC Mains Notes: The first orchid conservation centre of North India has been inaugurated in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. The main purpose of the conservation centre is to conserve orchid species and create ventures for tourism and livelihood for local people.

Detailed explanation-3: -You shouldn’t go there if you want to see wild orchids. In contrast, the eastern states, like Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya and Sikkim, are species-rich, with close to 600 species in Arunachal Pradesh.

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