Comprehension Passage # 5 ( Valley of Flowers)

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow :

Valley of Flowers is a national park in Uttarakhand, India. Nestled in the Western Himalayas, the valley is located at an altitude of 3,600 meters above sea level and is famous for charming meadows of alpine flowers. Myriad alpine flowers stretched across 87.5 sq km. make this place a colourful paradise. The beautiful valley is also a world heritage site with its pristine beauty and mystical surroundings attracting nature lovers, photographers and botanists. Valley of Flowers is bifurcated by Pushpawati River. The locals believe that the valley was once inhabited by fairies. It is one of the famous trekking destinations in India. One cannot stay at the Valley of Flowers, therefore, Ghangaria, the base camp for the trek to the Valley of Flowers, remains an ideal place to relax and sleep.  The Valley of Flowers is a 3-km climb from Ghangaria. The Brahmakamal, the Blue Poppy and the Cobra Lily are some flowers that bloom in the valley. The Himalayan Balsam is the most predominant flower of the valley. The valley is covered with snow for most of the year.   The valley opens on 1st June every year for visitors. There are huge glaciers in the Valley of Flowers in June. At this time, snow starts melting and the seeds of last year's plants start germinating. By July, all the flowers are in full bloom. One can find the maximum number of flowers until mid-August. Snowfall starts in October, and the valley is closed officially to the public- 

i. Where is the Valley of Flowers located?

a) in Uttarakhand at an altitude of 3,600 meters above sea level

b) in West Bengal at an altitude of 3,600 meters above sea level

c) in Punjab at an altitude of 3,600 meters above sea level

d) in Delhi at an altitude of 3,600 meters above sea level

 ii. ________  is the base camp for the trek to the Valley of Flowers. 

a) Myriad

b) Ghangaria

c) Shimla

d) Himalayas

iii. Name some flowers found in the valley.

a) Brahmakamal, Blue Poppy and Rose 

b) Brahmakamal, Marigold and Cobra Lily

c) Brahmakamal, Blue Poppy and Daisy 

d) Brahmakamal, the Blue Poppy and the Cobra Lily

iv. Which is the best time to visit the place?

a) June , July, August

b) January, February, March

c) April, May, June

d) October, November, December

v. When is the valley closed for the public ? 

a) when snowfall starts in December

b) when snowfall starts in January

c) when snowfall starts in October

d) when snowfall starts in mid August

📌📌Answer Key 

            1. a

            2. b

            3. d

            4 . a

            5. c

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