The newly created district of Pakke-Kessang was carved out of which existing district?

Papum Pare
East Kameng
Lower Subansiri
Kurung Kumey

The correct answer is: b) East Kameng.

Pakke-Kessang district was carved out of East Kameng district on 20 April 2017. It is one of the 17 districts of Arunachal Pradesh, India. The district headquarters is located at Seppa.

The district is named after two of its major rivers, the Pakke and the Kessang. The Pakke River is a tributary of the Brahmaputra River, while the Kessang River is a tributary of the Dibang River.

The district is home to a number of ethnic groups, including the Adi, the Nyishi, the Apatani, and the Mishmi. The majority of the population is Christian.

The district is a popular tourist destination, with a number of scenic spots, including the Pakke Tiger Reserve, the Kessang Wildlife Sanctuary, and the Dibang Valley National Park.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Option a) Papum Pare is an existing district in Arunachal Pradesh.
  • Option c) Lower Subansiri is an existing district in Arunachal Pradesh.
  • Option d) Kurung Kumey is an existing district in Arunachal Pradesh.