The correct answer is (a) Nainital.
Nainital is a town and a municipal board in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand, India. It is the headquarters of the Nainital district and the Kumaon division. The town is situated on the shores of Naini Lake, a glacial lake, and is surrounded by hills. Nainital is a popular tourist destination and is known for its scenic beauty. It is also a popular destination for trekking and mountaineering.
The town was founded in the 19th century by British colonists. It was originally called Naini Tal, which means “lake of the eye” in the local Kumaoni language. The town was developed as a hill station for the British, and many colonial-era buildings can still be found in the town.
Nainital is a popular tourist destination for both domestic and international tourists. The town is known for its scenic beauty, its lakes, its hills, and its colonial-era buildings. Nainital is also a popular destination for trekking and mountaineering.
The town is well-connected by road and rail to other parts of India. The nearest airport is the Pantnagar Airport, which is about 100 kilometers away. The nearest railway station is the Kathgodam Railway Station, which is about 50 kilometers away.
Here are some brief descriptions of the other options:
(b) Mussoorie: Mussoorie is a hill station in the Garhwal Himalayas in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is located in the Dehradun district, about 35 kilometers from the state capital of Dehradun. Mussoorie is a popular tourist destination, known for its scenic views of the Himalayas, its colonial-era buildings, and its pleasant climate.
(c) Ranikhet: Ranikhet is a hill station in the Kumaon Himalayas in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is located in the Almora district, about 270 kilometers from the state capital of Dehradun. Ranikhet is a popular tourist destination, known for its scenic views of the Himalayas, its colonial-era buildings, and its pleasant climate.
(d) Kausani: Kausani is a small town in the Kumaon Himalayas in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is located in the Almora district, about 300 kilometers from the state capital of Dehradun. Kausani is a popular tourist destination, known for its scenic views of the Himalayas, including Nanda Devi, the highest peak in the Kumaon Himalayas.