Q. 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?

[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.

Source: Forum IAS

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