Which one of the following National Parks lies completely in the temperate alpine zone?
A
Manas National Park
B
Namdapha National Park
C
Neora Valley National Park
D
Valley of Flowers National Park
Correct Answer
Explanation
Valley of Flowers National Park in Uttarakhand is the correct answer because it is situated entirely in the high-altitude West Himalayan region (above 3,000 meters), consisting exclusively of sub-alpine and alpine flora. While Namdapha National Park is a tempting distractor, it is incorrect because it spans a wide altitudinal range from tropical evergreen forests at its base to alpine peaks, rather than being "completely" alpine. The core concept being tested is the altitudinal zonation of vegetation and the specific geographical locations of India’s major National Parks.
Protected AreasNational Parks and BiomesNational ParksTemperate alpine zoneManas National ParkNamdapha National ParkNeora Valley National ParkValley of Flowers National Park