Consider the following statements about Namdapha National Park: 1. It is the largest protected region of the Eastern Himalayan Biodiversity Hotspot. 2. Area wise, it is the largest national park of India. 3. It is the only national park that is a preferred habitat for Hoolock Gibbons. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 1 and 3 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: Namdapha National Park:

It is the largest protected region of the Eastern Himalayan Biodiversity Hotspot.
Area wise, Namdapha is the third largest national park of India.
The region is famous for its extensive Diterocarp forests.
Wolves, Dholes, Mongoose, Asiatic Black Bears, Red Panda, Gaur, Sambar, Takin and many more.
There is a local tribe called Lisu within the periphery of the park.
This protected area is India’s only national park credited with providing a haven to all the three top types of cat- The snow leopard, the clouded leopard and the Bengal tiger.
It is the only national park that is a preferred habitat for Hoolock Gibbons.

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