Environment and Ecology
2019
National Parks
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: Option D
The Valley of Flowers National Park is renowned for its alpine meadows and lies entirely within the temperate alpine zone.
The valley's vegetation zones include:
- Sub-alpine (3,200m - 3,500m): This zone marks the tree line.
- Lower alpine (3,500m - 3,700m).
- Higher alpine (above 3,700m).
Therefore, the Valley of Flowers National Park is the only park among the options that lies completely in the temperate alpine zone.
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