Which one of the following National Parks lies completely in the temperate alpine zone?
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Answer: D. Valley of Flowers National Park in Uttarakhand lies at about 3,200-6,700 m and is entirely in the temperate alpine zone, known for its alpine meadows. The other parks include tropical or subtropical forest at lower altitudes.
Watch for: Namdapha and Neora Valley also reach high altitudes, but the key word is 'completely'.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Wrong because Manas in Assam lies in the low foothills with tropical forest and grassland.
- B. Wrong because Namdapha ranges from tropical lowland forest to high snow peaks, not only alpine.
- C. Wrong because Neora Valley has subtropical to temperate forest, not wholly alpine.
Source to check: Uttarakhand Forest Department and UNESCO World Heritage listing 'Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks'
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