In the table given below, match the national parks with the mountain range in India where they are located.

Which one of the following options represents all correct combinations?

Correct option is A

Explanation:

In the given question, we are asked to match the national parks with their respective mountain ranges.

• Silent Valley (P) is located in the Western Ghats (i), which is a famous region for biodiversity and rainforests in South India.

• Neora Valley (Q) is located in the Eastern Himalayas (ii). This park is situated in the Darjeeling hills, part of the Eastern Himalayas.

• Valley of Flowers (R) is situated in the Western Himalayas (iii). This national park is located in Uttarakhand, in the Zanskar range of the Western Himalayas.

• Pin Valley (S) is also located in the Western Himalayas (iii), specifically in Himachal Pradesh.

Thus, the correct matching combination of national parks and mountain ranges is:
P – i; Q – ii; R – iii; S – iii

Information Booster:

1. Silent Valley National Park is one of the last untouched rainforests in India, located in the Western Ghats of Kerala.

2. Neora Valley is located in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, in the Eastern Himalayas, known for its rich flora and fauna.

3. Valley of Flowers National Park is known for its stunning alpine flowers, located in the Western Himalayas, in Uttarakhand.

4. Pin Valley National Park is situated in the Spiti Valley region of Himachal Pradesh, in the Western Himalayas, and is famous for its rugged terrain and wildlife.