Biosphere Reserves — Set 5
Geography · जैवमंडल रिजर्व · Questions 41–50 of 50
The Nokrek Biosphere Reserve is located in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Meghalaya
Nokrek Biosphere Reserve is situated in the West Garo Hills of Meghalaya. It is a hotspot for citrus diversity and the red panda. The reserve is also known for its population of Asian elephants.
Which Biosphere Reserve is situated in the state of Odisha?
Correct Answer: B. Similipal
Similipal Biosphere Reserve is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It is home to the Royal Bengal Tiger and Asian Elephant. It is known for its beautiful waterfalls and silk cotton trees.
Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve is shared by which two states?
Correct Answer: C. Kerala and Tamil Nadu
Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve is spread across the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It is located at the southern tip of the Western Ghats. It was included in UNESCO's MAB list in 2016.
The Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve is primarily located in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Chhattisgarh
Although it spans both Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, the majority of the Achanakmar-Amarkantak reserve lies in Chhattisgarh. It is the source of the Narmada and Son rivers. It has a very diverse topography of hills and plains.
The Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve is in which Union Territory?
Correct Answer: B. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve is the southernmost point of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is home to many endemic species like the Nicobar megapode. It also supports indigenous tribes like the Shompens.
Which zone of the Biosphere Reserve is strictly protected and allows no human activity?
Correct Answer: A. Core Zone
The Core Zone is the innermost part of a biosphere reserve. It is kept free from human interference to protect the ecosystem and species. Only very limited monitoring and non-destructive research may be allowed.
Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve is located in which state?
Correct Answer: D. Himachal Pradesh
Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve is located in Himachal Pradesh. It includes the Pin Valley National Park and the Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary. It is known for snow leopards and Tibetan gazelles.
Which of the following is a marine Biosphere Reserve in India?
Correct Answer: D. Gulf of Mannar
The Gulf of Mannar is a marine Biosphere Reserve. It consists of 21 islands with estuaries, beaches, forests of the nearshore environment. It is the first marine biosphere reserve in South and South East Asia.
Which state has the Seshachalam Hills Biosphere Reserve?
Correct Answer: D. Andhra Pradesh
Seshachalam Hills Biosphere Reserve is located in Andhra Pradesh. It was designated as a biosphere reserve in 2010. It is well known for its large population of Red Sanders trees.
Panna Biosphere Reserve is the latest Indian entry into UNESCO's MAB list. In which state is it located?
Correct Answer: A. Madhya Pradesh
Panna Biosphere Reserve is located in Madhya Pradesh. It was included in the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves in 2020. It is famous for its diamond mines and tiger conservation.