Question 2 (a)
Differentiate between Wildlife sanctuary and biosphere reserve.
Wildlife sanctuary | Biosphere Reserve. |
Wildlife sanctuary area protected for animals where animals can live in their natural habitat is known as a wildlife sanctuary | Biosphere reserve area which is conserved to protect the biodiversity and culture of that area is known as a biosphere reserve. |
In these sanctuaries hunting, poaching, grazing, felling trees, etc. are strictly prohibited. | A biosphere reserve consists of many protected areas like sanctuaries, national parks, lakes mountains, etc. |
There are about 440 wildlife sanctuaries in India. | There are 15 Biosphere reserves in India. |