Question

Which is the largest national park in India?

1. Hemis national park
2. Pachmari national park
3. Manas national Park
4. Van Vihar National Park

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1: Hemis national park

Detailed Solution

The correct answer is Hemis national park.

Hemis National Park is a high altitude protected area located in the Leh district of Ladakh, around 50 km from Leh city. It is the largest National Park in India and the only one situated north of the Himalayas. It was established in 1981. The park lies in the Trans Himalayan region and represents the cold desert ecosystem of central Ladakh. It is globally famous for its high density of snow leopards. Hemis is part of the Karakoram West Tibetan Plateau alpine steppe and holds international biodiversity significance.

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