The International Coordination Council (ICC) of UNESCO named the 'Biosphere Reserve' for natural areas in November 1971. Biosphere reserves include terrestrial, marine, and coastal ecosystems. Each reserve promotes solutions for biodiversity with its sustainable use. They are nominated by national governments and remain in the zone of dominance of the states where they are located. Following their designation, the Biosphere Reserve is subject to national sovereign jurisdiction, but nevertheless their experience and views nationally, Regional and international levels operate within the periphery of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves. Let's know more about Biosphere Reserve in India.
1. Siang and Dibang Valley of Arunachal Pradesh are part of which biosphere reserve?
A. Dibru-Saikhowa
B. Nokrek
C. Dehang-Debang
D. None of these
2. By what name is the Biosphere Reserve of Madhya Pradesh known?
A. Panna
B. Dibru-Saikhowa
C. Nokrek
D. Dehang-Debang
3. In which state is the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve?
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Uttarakhand
C. Jammu Kashmir
D. Madhya Pradesh
4. Where is the Khangchendzonga biosphere reserve located?
A. Assam
B. Sikkim
C. Tripura
D. Nagaland
5. In which state is the Nokrek Biosphere Reserve?
A. Meghalaya
B. Assam
C. Sikkim
D. Tripura
6. The southernmost islands of Andaman and Nicobar are part of which biosphere reserve?
A. Mannar ki khadi
B. Great Nicobar
C. Kachchh
D. None of these
7. Wayanad, Nagarhole, Bandipur and Mudumalai, Nilambur, Maun Valley, and part of the Siruvani hills are part of which biosphere reserve?
A. Nilgiri
B. Sundarban
C. Simlipal
D. All of the above
8. In which state is the Simlipal Biosphere Reserve?
A. Odisha
B. Chhattisgarh
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Jharkhand
9. In which state is the Sundarban Biosphere Reserve?
A. Chhattisgarh
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Jharkhand
D. West Bengal
10. How many Biosphere Reserve are there in India?
A. 15
B. 16
C. 18
D. 20
11. Which of the following is the smallest biosphere reserve in India?
A. Mannar ki khadi
B. Great Nicobar
C. Kachchh
D. Dibru-Saikhowa
12. Which one of the first Biosphere Reserve in India?
A. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
B. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve
C. Gulf of Mannar
D. All of the above
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