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Q182. In which one of the following States is Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary located?

In which one of the following States is Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary located?

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Correct Answer: Option (A) — Arunachal Pradesh

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Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary (also known as Pakke Tiger Reserve) is located in the East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh in the Eastern Himalayas. It is renowned for its hornbill conservation programmes, such as the Hornbill Nest Adoption Programme.

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Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2018 (Q182)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicEnvironment and Ecology → Natural Resources
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — Arunachal Pradesh

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2018 Q182

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2018 GS Paper I Question 182 (Environment and Ecology)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2018 Environment and Ecology (Natural Resources) question is Option (A): "Arunachal Pradesh". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2018 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Environment and Ecology" and micro-topic "Natural Resources". You can explore all repeated questions from Natural Resources in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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