Organisms And Population Question 209

Question: The first biosphere reserve established in India for conserving the gene pool of flora and fauna and the life style of tribals is [Kerala CET 2003]

Options:

A) Nilgiri biosphere reserve

B) Nanda Devi biosphere reserve

C) Uttarakhand biosphere reserve

D) Great Nicobar biosphere reserve

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

India has identified 14 areas as biosphere reserves.

Of these, the Nilgiri biosphere reserve, including parts of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamilnadu was declared in 1986 (First one).