The correct answer is: c) North Sikkim.
Rumtek Monastery is a Buddhist monastery in the Indian state of Sikkim. It is the seat of the Karmapa, the head of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. The monastery is located in the town of Rumtek, about 30 kilometers from Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim.
The monastery was founded in 1961 by the 16th Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje. The 16th Karmapa fled Tibet in 1959 after the Chinese invasion and settled in Sikkim. He built the Rumtek Monastery as his new seat.
The monastery is a large complex of buildings, including temples, shrines, and living quarters for the monks. It is a popular tourist destination and is considered to be one of the most important Buddhist monasteries in India.
The other options are incorrect because:
- a) East Sikkim is home to the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, a research institute on Tibetan culture and religion.
- b) South Sikkim is home to the Tsomgo Lake, a popular tourist destination.
- d) West Sikkim is home to the Kanchenjunga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.