UPSC Prelims 2019 · Question 78 of 99

UPSC Prelims 2019 question on Valley of Flowers National Park

Which one of the following National Parks lies completely in the temperate alpine zone?

  1. Manas National Park
  2. Namdahpa National Park
  3. Neora Valley National Park
  4. Valley of Flowers National Park
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Answer: D. Valley of Flowers National Park

Verdict

Correct answer: Valley of Flowers National Park → Option (d).

Analysis

A sprawling expanse of 87 square kilometers in the Chamoli District of Uttarakhand, Valley of Flowers is set in the backdrop of the majestic Zanskar Ranges. The valley is situated at a very remarkable area, which is the conversion point of Himalayan ranges, Zanskar and Western and Eastern Himalayas. This fairyland located in the high altitudes of Himalayas is protected by snowy mountains.

Valley of Flowers National Park lies completely in the temperate alpine zone.

Manas National Park is in Assam (sub-Himalayan foothills). Namdapha National Park is in Arunachal Pradesh (tropical to alpine). Neora Valley National Park is in West Bengal.

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