Which one of the following National Parks lies completely in the temperate alpine:
✓ Correct answer: d) Valley of Flowers National Park UPSC GS Paper-I PYQs 516
ExplanationNational Parks are designated protected areas aimed at preserving the natural environment, ecosystems, and wildlife.India’s first national park, i.e Jim Corbett National Park was established in 1936. As of 2023 India has 106 national parks, covering a total area of 44,402.95 km².Valley of Flowers National Park was established in 1982. Lo- cated in Chamoli, in the state of Uttarakhand, it is renowned for its meadows of indigenous alpine flowers and the variety of veg- etation.The park is entirely inside the temperate alpine region.It is located close to Joshimath in the Garhwal area, tucked in the upper reaches of the Bhyundar Ganga river’s Pushpawati river valley.The Asiatic black bear, snow leopard, musk deer, brown bear, red fox, and blue sheep are among the rare and endangered species that call this area home.Himalayan monal pheasants and other high-altitude birds can also be seen in the park.The Valley of Flowers is one of the most unique ecosystems in the world.It lies within the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve and is part of a biodiversity hotspot in the Indian Himalayas.
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