Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies fr

Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate and arctic?

Khangchendzonga National Park

Nandadevi National Park

Neora Valley National Park

Namdapha National Park

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UPSC IAS – 2015

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Khangchendzonga National Park (KNP) is located in Sikkim and is home to Mount Kanchenjunga, the world’s third-highest peak. Due to the vast altitude range within the park (from approximately 1,800 m to over 8,586 m), it encompasses a wide variety of climate zones, including tropical (in lower valleys), subtropical, temperate, alpine, and areas reaching near-arctic conditions at the highest elevations. This wide variation allows it to host a diverse range of ecosystems and biodiversity.

– The question asks for a National Park with a climate ranging from tropical to arctic.
– This requires a park with significant altitudinal variation, extending from low elevations to very high mountains.
– Khangchendzonga National Park is located around the world’s third-highest peak and spans a vast altitude range.

Khangchendzonga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized for its unique natural and cultural significance, representing a sacred landscape. While other Himalayan parks like Nanda Devi and Namdapha also have significant altitudinal ranges and diverse climates, Khangchendzonga’s specific range makes it the most fitting answer for a transition from tropical/subtropical to arctic conditions.

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