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WBCS 2024 · Question 121 of 196

Who founded Himalayan Institute of Alternatives (HIAL)? Why it is famous for?

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  1. ATenzing Norgey. Holistic development of Himalayan Area.
  2. BSonam Wangchuk & Gitanjali J. Angmo. HIAL desires to address the educational and developmental challenges unique to Ladakh's exceptional geographical and cultural context.Correct
  3. CPhunsukh Wangdu. Cultural development of Leh region.
  4. DNone of the above

Answer: B. Sonam Wangchuk & Gitanjali J. Angmo. HIAL desires to address the educational and developmental challenges unique to Ladakh's exceptional geographical and cultural context.

Explanation

Official WBPSC key (Series A): (B) Sonam Wangchuk & Gitanjali J. Angmo. HIAL desires to address the educational and developmental challenges unique to Ladakh's exceptional geographical and cultural context.. HIAL in Ladakh was founded by Sonam Wangchuk (with Gitanjali J. Angmo) to address Ladakh-specific educational and developmental challenges.

Source: WBCS (Exe) etc. (Prelim) 2024, Series A

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