Answer: Tamil Nadu
Notes: Archaeologists urged the Tamil Nadu government to halt tungsten mining in Arittapatti due to its rich archaeological and ecological significance. Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) president Anbumani Ramadoss proposed declaring the 5,000-acre area a 'protected biodiversity zone.' Arittapatti, in Madurai, is Tamil Nadu's first Biodiversity Heritage Site. It hosts Indian pangolins, slender lorises, pythons, and 250 bird species, including raptors like the Laggar Falcon, Shaheen Falcon, and Bonelli’s Eagle. The village holds historical treasures, including 2,200-year-old megalithic structures, Tamil Brahmi inscriptions, Jain beds, and rock-cut temples.
