Saathee Charlotte October 2016

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Knowledge Cities of India

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Capital and largest town of the state of Sikkim.

This river is the lifeline of Gangtok.

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This monastery, located on the outskirts of Gangtok, is one of Buddhism’s holiest.

This mountain, visible from Gangtok, is the world’s third-tallest peak.

What connects lower Gangtok suburbs with Sikkim Legislative assembly in central Gangtok and the upper suburbs?

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What three countries form the border of Himalayan state of Sikkim?

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The chief cash crop of Gangtok and Sikkim.

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This mountain border pass near Gangtok connects the India with China’s Tibetan Autonomous Region.

Gangtok is a center of ____, with many monasteries, educational institutions and centers for Tibetology.

Answers: 1. Gangtok 2. River Teesta 3. Kanchenjunga 4. Rumtek Monastery 5. The 1 km long cable car with three stops 6. Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan 7. Elaichi (cardamom) 8. Nathu la 9. Tibetan Buddhist culture and learning


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