Which one of the following statements is true about a biosphere reserve?
A
It is a protected area where only endemic species live.
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B
It is meant only for the conservation of plants and animals.
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C
It is meant to conserve both, the biodiversity and the culture of that area.
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D
There are no other protected areas within its limits.
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Solution
The correct option is B It is meant to conserve both, the biodiversity and the culture of that area. A biosphere reserve is an area of land or water that is protected by law in order to support the conservation of ecosystems, as well as the sustainability of mankind's impact on the environment. These areas were created by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) under a program called as Man and the Biosphere (MAB) in 1968.