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).