Question

Biosphere reserve project was started in India during

• A. $1989$
• B. $1984$
• C. $1985$
• D. $1986$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $1986$

Biosphere reserves
Biosphere reserves include terrestrial, marine and coastal ecosystems that are nominated by the national government but remain under the jurisdiction of the state where they are located. This belongs to the $insitu$ approach of conservation where the species is conserved in its natural habitat. Biosphere reserves were started in India in $1986$. There are a total $14$ biosphere reserves in India for the conservation of biodiversity.

Final answer
c. $1986$.