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Which one of the following bio-reserves of India is not included in the world network of bio reserve?


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Manas

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Gulf of Mannar

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Nilgiri

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Nanda Devi

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Solution

The correct option is A

Manas


Answer: The correct answer is option (A). This list of World Network of Biosphere Reserves are maintained by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). The answer chosen among the options is based upon the information provided in the UNESCO official website. As per information provided in NCERT text book, all the given options are included in the World Network of bio 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 has included 10 out of the 18 biosphere reserves of India in its list, as per information provided in NCERT text book.
  • The biosphere reserves which were included in the list are Simlipal, Achanakmar-Amarkantak, Pachmarhi, 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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