The correct answer is (a) Pauri.
Vivekanand Parvatiya Krishi Anusandhan Shala (VPKAS) is a research institute located in Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, India. It was established in 1962 by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to undertake research on high-altitude agriculture. The institute is located at an altitude of 2,400 meters (7,900 feet) above sea level.
The institute has a mandate to conduct research on the development of high-yielding varieties of crops, cropping systems, and agricultural practices suitable for the high-altitude areas of the Himalayas. It also provides training to farmers and extension workers in the latest agricultural technologies.
The institute has a well-equipped laboratory and a library. It also has a farm of 100 hectares (250 acres) where it conducts its research.
The institute has published several research papers and books. It also organizes seminars and workshops on high-altitude agriculture.
The institute is a valuable resource for farmers and extension workers in the high-altitude areas of the Himalayas. It provides them with the latest information and technologies on high-altitude agriculture.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Rudraprayag is a town in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, India. It is located at an altitude of 1,200 meters (3,900 feet) above sea level.
- Nainital is a city in Nainital district of Uttarakhand, India. It is located at an altitude of 2,000 meters (6,600 feet) above sea level.
- Almora is a city in Almora district of Uttarakhand, India. It is located at an altitude of 1,800 meters (5,900 feet) above sea level.
- Uttarkashi is a city in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, India. It is located at an altitude of 1,900 meters (6,200 feet) above sea level.