The first of the fourteen biosphere reserves of India which was established in 1986 is:

A. Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve

B. Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve

C. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve

D. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve was the first biosphere reserve in India established in the year 1986. It is located in the Western Ghats and includes 2 of the 10 biogeographical provinces of India. Wide ranges of ecosystems and species diversity are found in this region.