Biosphere Reserves


 
 
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Biosphere Reserves

The Indian government has established biosphere reserves to protect larger areas of natural habitat than a typical national park or animal sanctuary and that often include one or more national parks or reserves, along with buffer zones that are open to some economic uses. Protection is granted not only to the flora and fauna of the protected region, but also to the human communities who inhabit these regions, and their ways of life.

Biosphere reserves are the protected areas meant for the conservation of plants and animals. It also restores the traditional life of the tribal living in that vicinity. They conserve the biodiversity of that area.

There are 18 Biosphere Reserves in India established by the government that protect large areas of natural habitats. These areas are provided with the buffer zones that are open for some economic uses. Not only the flora and fauna but also the humans inhabiting these areas are protected.

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Question : 1

Which of the following are correct ?

(a) There are 18 Biosphere Reserves in India established by the government that protect large areas of natural habitats.

(b) The biosphere reserves areas are provided with the buffer zones that are open for some economic uses. Not only the flora and fauna but also the humans inhabiting these areas are protected.

Right Option : C
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Question : 2

Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve is located in _________________

Right Option : C
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Question : 3

Which pair is not well matched in India's biosphere reserves ?

Right Option : D
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