"Save Dehing Patkai movement' began as a protest against the opencast mining in Dehing-Patkai Wildlife Century. In which of the following states, Dehing-Patkai wildlife century is located?

The correct answer is Assam. Save Dehing-Patkai movement began as a protest against the decision of the National Board of Wildlife (NBWL) to allow North-Eastern Coal Fields (NEC) to do opencast mining in 98.59 hectares of Dehing-Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary. Members of All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) and All Assam Matak Youth Students’ Union had staged protests in the Tinsukia district by forming a human chain. The hashtag #SaveDehingPatkai led to online protests by people across the country including prominent personalities like Adil Hussain, Randeep Hooda, and Joi Barua. Jadav Payeng, known as the Forest Man of India, appealed to the Central Government to reconsider its decision. NEC has temporarily halted coal mining operations and the Guwahati High Court has ordered both the Centre and the State to submit all relevant documents. About Dehing-Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary​ Location: Assam Climate: Tropical with an annual rainfall of more than 4000mm It was declared as Dehing-Patkai Elephant Reserve under Project Elephant Most common mammals: Hoolock Gibbon, Indian Leopard Gaur, Asian Golden Cat