Question

Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about a biosphere reserve?

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

• A.
  1 only
• B.
  2 only
• C.
  Both 1 and 2
• D.
  Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: Biosphere reserves are areas of terrestrial and coastal ecosystems promoting solutions to reconcile the conservation of biodiversity with its sustainable use. They focus on all the species in an ecosystem.

Statement 2 is incorrect: A biosphere reserve consists of three zones:

• Core zone: No human activity is permitted in this zone.
• Buffer zone: It surrounds the core area, where limited access permits local people for the gathering of resources.
• Free zones: It is the outermost zone, which is open to human settlements and resource gathering.