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Option 3 : A only

Option 3 is the correct answer: Statement A only is right

  • It is the only mixed heritage site of India and was designated so in the year 2016.
  • Zemu Glacier is located in  Kanchendzonga National Park but Diamir glacier is located in J&K.
  • It adjoins the conservation areas of Nepal and Tibet (China).


Kanchendzonga National Park:

  • This national park derives its name from the Kanchendzonga peak, the third highest peak in the world.
  • It islocated in the northwestern part of the state of Sikkim.
  • The national park receives snowfall during winters and receives rainfall from Southwestern monsoons.
  • It is adjoined by the Kanchenjunga Conservation area of Nepal and Qomolangma Nature Reserve of Tibet (China).
  • Mount Kanchendzonga is also known as the ‘Abode of Gods’ and is worshipped by the people of Sikkim as their Guardian deity.
  • The Buddhists and the Lepchas consider it their sacred landscape as Beyul and Mayel Lyang respectively.
  • The national park covers about 25% of the state of Sikkim.
  • Snow Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Red Panda, Jungle Cat, Jackal, Tibetan Wolf, large Indian Civet, Himalaya Tahr and the Flying Squirrel are the flagship species of this national park.
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