The correct answer is (a) Almora.
Almora is a city in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, India. It was the capital of the Kumaon Kingdom from the 16th century until the British occupation in 1815. After the British occupation, Almora became the administrative centre of Kumaun and Garhwal.
Chamoli is a city in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India. It is the headquarters of Chamoli district.
Askot is a town in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, India. It is the headquarters of Askot tehsil.
Jaspur is a town in the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand, India. It is the headquarters of Jaspur tehsil.