Question

Which Indian State/Union Territory is set to have its first Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS) with Yaya Tso, a high-altitude lake, becoming the region's inaugural site?

A Ladakh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Sikkim Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Uttarakhand Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Himachal Pradesh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E Arunachal Pradesh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Yaya Tso, a high-altitude lake located in Ladakh, is on track to become the region's first Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS) under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. This will be the first such site in Ladakh. It is a lake located at an altitude of 4820m above sea level.

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