UPSC Prelims 2019·GS1·geography·ecology and environment

Which one of the following National Parks lies completely in the temperate alpine zone?

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  1. AManas National Park
  2. BNamdapha National Park
  3. CNeora Valley National Park
  4. DValley of Flowers National ParkCorrect

Explanation

The Valley of Flowers National Park is located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, India, high in the Himalayas. It is renowned for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and is also home to rare and endangered animals. This national park is situated entirely within the temperate alpine zone, characterized by its high altitude, specific floral and faunal biodiversity, and cold climate. The other national parks listed are primarily located in different climatic zones:

Manas National Park (Assam) is predominantly in the tropical and subtropical zones. Namdapha National Park (Arunachal Pradesh) spans a wide altitudinal range, from subtropical to temperate, but not exclusively alpine. Neora Valley National Park (West Bengal) is located in the Eastern Himalayas and features subtropical to temperate forests, not exclusively alpine. Therefore, the Valley of Flowers National Park is the correct answer.

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