Niyamgiri hill is located in Kalahandi district? (1) Orissa (2) West Bengal (3) Punjab (4) Kerala

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(1) Orissa Explanation: The Niyamgiri is a hill range situated in the districts of Kalahandi and Rayagada in Odisha. These hills are home to Dongria Kondh indigenous people. In recent times these hills are in media discussions due to the conflict of inhabitant tribals and Bauxite Mining Project by Vedanta Aluminium Company.

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