Which was the first scheme of "Biosphere Reserve Areas"?
A. Sundarban Biosphere Reserve
B. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
C. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve
D. Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
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.This Question Belongs to Geography >> Environment And Ecology In Indian Geography
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