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In which of the following state is the Simlipal bio-reserve located?
In which of the following state is the Simlipal bio-reserve located?
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The correct option is C Odisha
The Correct answer is option (C) – Odisha. It is one of the biosphere reserves of India which has been included in the World Network of Biosphere reserves.
- To protect the flora and fauna of India, the Government had taken several measures.
- Government set up 18 biosphere reserves in India. The World Network of Biosphere reserves have included 10 out of the 18 biosphere reserves of India in its list.
- Apart from Simlipal, the biosphere reserves which were included in the list are Achanakmar-Amarkantak, Pachmarhi, Manas, Great Nicobar, Nokrek, Nilgiris, Gulf of Mannar, Nanda Devi, Sundarbans.
- Other measures taken to protect the flora and fauna are, financial assistance is given by the Government to Botanical gardens.
- Many eco-developmental projects have been introduced such as Project Great Indian Bustard, Project Rhino, Project Tiger.
- To take care of Natural heritage, zoological gardens, 535 wildlife sanctuaries, and 103 national parks were set up.
- Bandipur in Karnataka, Ranthambhor in Rajasthan, Corbett in Uttarakhand are examples of some of the famous national parks in India.
Odisha
The Correct answer is option (C) – Odisha. It is one of the biosphere reserves of India which has been included in the World Network of Biosphere reserves.
- To protect the flora and fauna of India, the Government had taken several measures.
- Government set up 18 biosphere reserves in India. The World Network of Biosphere reserves have included 10 out of the 18 biosphere reserves of India in its list.
- Apart from Simlipal, the biosphere reserves which were included in the list are Achanakmar-Amarkantak, Pachmarhi, Manas, Great Nicobar, Nokrek, Nilgiris, Gulf of Mannar, Nanda Devi, Sundarbans.
- Other measures taken to protect the flora and fauna are, financial assistance is given by the Government to Botanical gardens.
- Many eco-developmental projects have been introduced such as Project Great Indian Bustard, Project Rhino, Project Tiger.
- To take care of Natural heritage, zoological gardens, 535 wildlife sanctuaries, and 103 national parks were set up.
- Bandipur in Karnataka, Ranthambhor in Rajasthan, Corbett in Uttarakhand are examples of some of the famous national parks in India.
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