In India, the first biosphere reserve was set up in ______ in the Nilgiri hills.
A
1996
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B
1986
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C
1976
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D
1966
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Solution
The correct option is B 1986 Biosphere reserves are ecosystems with plants and animals of scientific and natural interest. In India, the first reserve was set up in 1986 in the Nilgiri hills. Now there are around 18 such biosphere reserves.