Question

Where is the National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa located?

• A. Gangtok, Sikkim
• B. Leh, Ladakh
• C. Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
• D. Darjeeling, West Bengal

Hint:

Sowa-Rigpa = Leh, Ladakh. Remember that Sowa-Rigpa is the latest addition to the AYUSH acronym (added in 2010). The location is logical given Ladakh's cultural and ecological connection to this system.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Recall Sowa-Rigpa.
Sowa-Rigpa is a traditional Himalayan medicine system recognised under AYUSH
Step 2: Recall the institute location.
The National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa was established in the Himalayan region to preserve this system
Step 3: State the location.
It is located in Leh, Ladakh
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