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Chilgoza pinus is

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Pinus gerardiana
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Pinus roxburghii
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Pinus wallichiana
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Pinus merkusii
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Solution

The correct option is A Pinus gerardiana
Chilgoza pine nut (Pinus gerardiana) is another distinct pine variety found in western Himalayan forests of Pakistan, India (Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh) and Afghanistan. Chilgoza pines have similar appearance as stone pines; featuring long slender, pointed kernels.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

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