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

  • Manas National Park
  • Namdapha National Park
  • Neora Valley National Park
  • Valley of Flowers National Park

Answer: (d) Valley of Flowers National Park

Notes:

  • Alpine Forests are at an altitude ranging between 2,500 to 3,500 metres.
  • The temperate zone mainly lies between the tropics and the Polar Regions.
  • Temperate zone is characterized by broadleaf and coniferous forests.
  • The temperate zone has forests of oaks, maples, rhododendrons, and birch.
  • Manas National Park – 
    • It is situated on the bank of the river Manas.
    • It is located in Assam and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    • It is situated at an altitude of about 61 – 110 metres above mean sea level.
  • Valley of Flowers National Park – 
    • It is situated at an altitude of about 3352 to 3658 meters above sea level and so lies completely in the temperate alpine zone.
    • It is located in the state of Uttarakhand.
  • Neora Valley National Park – 
    • It is located in the state of West Bengal.
    • Its altitude varies from 183 – 3,200 metres.
  • Namdapha National Park – 
    • It has an altitudinal variation of 200m to 4,500m.
    • It is located in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.