Recently China has claimed rights over territories around the 'Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary' claiming it as a 'disputed region'. This Wildlife Sanctuary is located in
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Correct Answer: Option A
Detailed Explanation:
The Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in eastern Bhutan, near the border with China's Tibet region.
- China's Claim (June 2020): China staked claim over this sanctuary at the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council, asserting it lies in disputed China-Bhutan territory.
- International Recognition: The sanctuary is internationally recognized as part of Bhutan's sovereign territory, though China maintains the boundary has never been formally delimited.
- Therefore, the Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Bhutan, making Option 1 the correct answer.
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