Question: Where did the China’s first dark sky reserve has been opened for astronomical observation in conditions of limited light pollution?
(a) Ngari
(b) Lhasa
(c) Aksai Chin
(d) None of these
Ans:(a)
Related facts:
- On 23 June 2016 China has launched its first dark sky reserve in the Tibet autonomous region’s Ngari Prefecture.
- China has opened its first dark sky reserve for astronomical observation in conditions of limited light pollution.
- The reserve covers an area of 2,500 km2 .
- The reserve is jointly launched by the China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation and the regional government of Tibet.
- Ngari,due to its high altitude and large number of cloudless days throughout the year is among the best sites for astronomical observation on earth.
Reference:
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2016-06/21/content_25791823.htm
http://sputniknews.com/asia/20160623/1041813025/light-pollution-reserve.html
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/china-sets-up-first-dark-sky-reserve/article8766365.ece