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
Explanation
1. The question asks to identify a National Park that lies completely within the temperate alpine zone.
2. Manas National Park (Assam) is located in the Himalayan foothills and Terai region, characterized mainly by tropical and subtropical forests.
3. Namdapha National Park (Arunachal Pradesh) exhibits a wide altitudinal range, encompassing tropical rainforests, subtropical forests, temperate forests, and alpine meadows. It does not lie completely in the temperate alpine zone.
4. Neora Valley National Park (West Bengal) also spans various altitudes, featuring subtropical and temperate forests, but not exclusively alpine.
5. Valley of Flowers National Park (Uttarakhand) is situated in the high-altitude western Himalayas, above the tree line. Its landscape consists of alpine meadows and it falls entirely within the temperate alpine zone.