Biosphere Reserve : Eligibility & nomination - Environmental ecology and Climate Change
Q. Consider the following statements related to Biosphere Reserve
1. Terrestrial as well as coastal areas can come under biosphere reserve.
2. It is internationally recognized under Man and the Biosphere program (MAB) of UNESCO.
3. They are nominated by national governments.
4. May have one or more national parks or wildlife sanctuary in it.
Which of the above statements are correct?- Published on 07 May 15a. 1,2
b. 2,3,4
c. 1,3,4
d. All
ANSWER: All
The Indian government has established 18 Biosphere Reserves in India which protect larger areas of natural habitat (than a National Park or Animal Sanctuary), and often include one or more National Parks and/or preserves, along 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. Animals are protected and saved here.
