Q50
Which was the first scheme of "Biosphere Reserve Areas"?
A.
Sundarban Biosphere Reserve
B.
Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
AnswerC.
Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve
D.
Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Biosphere Reserve Areas are the regions established by Indian government as 'Biosphere Reserve' in accordance with IUCN Category-V Protected areas. These are larger areas of natural habitat including one or more National Parks accompanied by buffer zones. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve was first of this kind.