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Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology conducted have found that glaciers in the Sikkim region are melting at faster rates as compared to other Himalayan regions. Where is this institute located?

Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology conducted have found that glaciers in the Sikkim region are melting at faster rates as compared to other Himalayan regions. Where is this institute located? Correct Answer Dehradun

The correct answer is Dehradun.

  • Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
  • This Institute works under the Department of Science and Technology.
  • It was established in 1968.
  • About the Study:
    • T he study has researched around 23 glaciers in the  Himalayan region. 
    • It is done from 1991 to 2015.
    • According to this, the larger glaciers are thinning but smaller glaciers are retreating.
    • In the case of Sikkim Glaciers, the melting rate has increased.
    • The temperature increase is the main reason for glacier changes.

Notes:

  • Uttarakhand:
Capital Dehradun
Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat
Governor Baby Rani Maurya
  • Sikkim:
Capital Gangtok
Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang 
Governor Ganga Prasad
 

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