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.