Question 18
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BSolution
The Valley of Flowers National Park is located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, India, high in the Himalayas. It is renowned for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and is also home to rare and endangered animals. This national park is situated entirely within the temperate alpine zone, characterized by its high altitude, specific floral and faunal biodiversity, and cold climate. The other national parks listed are primarily located in different climatic zones:
- Manas National Park (Assam) is predominantly in the tropical and subtropical zones.
- Namdapha National Park (Arunachal Pradesh) spans a wide altitudinal range, from subtropical to temperate, but not exclusively alpine.
- Neora Valley National Park (West Bengal) is located in the Eastern Himalayas and features subtropical to temperate forests, not exclusively alpine.
Therefore, the Valley of Flowers National Park is the correct answer.
CStrategy
For questions on national parks and their climatic zones or biodiversity, categorize them geographically and climatically. Memorize the prominent features (e.g., specific ecosystems, flagship species, unique geographical locations) of important national parks. A map-based study is highly beneficial.
DSyllabus Analysis
This question falls under Indian Geography, specifically Physical Geography and Environment & Ecology, focusing on biodiversity and protected areas in India.
EQuestion Analysis
Medium. Requires knowledge of the geographical and climatic characteristics of specific national parks.