Q. Which one of the following National Parks lies entirely within the temperate alpine zone?

[A] Manas National Park

[B] Namdapha National Park

[C] Neora Valley National Park

[D] Valley of Flowers National Park

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Valley of Flowers National Park (Uttarakhand) lies entirely in the temperate alpine zone of the Himalayas, at elevations generally above 3,200 m. This altitude supports alpine meadows, endemic flora, and no tropical/subtropical vegetation.
  • Manas National Park (Assam) — Mostly tropical and subtropical grasslands/forests.
  • Namdapha National Park (Arunachal Pradesh) — Has a wide altitudinal range from tropical evergreen forests to alpine meadows, but not entirely in the alpine zone.
  • Neora Valley National Park (West Bengal) — Contains sub-tropical, temperate, and alpine vegetation, but not fully alpine.

Source: Environment (Factly)

 

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