The correct answer is (c) Pithoragarh.
Vivekanand Parvatiya Krishi Anusandhan Sansthan (VPKAS) is a research institute located in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, India. It was established in 1967 by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to conduct research on high-altitude agriculture. The institute has a campus of over 100 hectares and is located at an altitude of 2,000 meters above sea level.
VPKAS conducts research on a variety of crops, including wheat, barley, maize, rice, and vegetables. The institute also conducts research on livestock, including cattle, sheep, and goats. VPKAS has a strong focus on developing technologies that are suitable for high-altitude agriculture. The institute has developed a number of technologies that have been adopted by farmers in the region.
VPKAS also provides training to farmers and extension workers. The institute has a number of training programs that are designed to improve the skills of farmers and extension workers. VPKAS also has a number of outreach programs that are designed to educate farmers about the latest agricultural technologies.
VPKAS is a valuable resource for farmers and extension workers in the high-altitude regions of India. The institute has a strong focus on developing technologies that are suitable for high-altitude agriculture. VPKAS also provides training and outreach programs that are designed to improve the skills of farmers and extension workers.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Dehradun is the capital of Uttarakhand and is located at an altitude of 700 meters above sea level.
- Gopeshwar is a town in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand and is located at an altitude of 1,800 meters above sea level.
- Almora is a city in Almora district of Uttarakhand and is located at an altitude of 1,600 meters above sea level.