East Sikkim
West Sikkim
North Sikkim
South Sikkim
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The correct answer is: c) North Sikkim
North Sikkim is the largest district of Sikkim in terms of area. It covers an area of 7,400 square kilometers, which is about 60% of the total area of Sikkim. The district is located in the northern part of the state and is bordered by China to the north, Nepal to the east, and West Bengal to the south. The capital of North Sikkim is Mangan.
The district is home to a number of important tourist destinations, including the Nathu La Pass, the Yumthang Valley, and the Kanchenjunga National Park. The district is also home to a number of ethnic groups, including the Lepcha, the Bhutia, and the Limbu.
Here is a brief description of each option:
- a) East Sikkim is the second largest district of Sikkim in terms of area. It covers an area of 3,200 square kilometers. The district is located in the eastern part of the state and is bordered by Bhutan to the north, West Bengal to the south, and Nepal to the east. The capital of East Sikkim is Gangtok.
- b) West Sikkim is the third largest district of Sikkim in terms of area. It covers an area of 2,400 square kilometers. The district is located in the western part of the state and is bordered by Nepal to the east, West Bengal to the south, and Bhutan to the north. The capital of West Sikkim is Namchi.
- d) South Sikkim is the smallest district of Sikkim in terms of area. It covers an area of 1,200 square kilometers. The district is located in the southern part of the state and is bordered by West Bengal to the north, Nepal to the east, and Bhutan to the west. The capital of South Sikkim is Ravangla.