Question

How many protected biospheres are there in India?

1. 10
2. 12
3. 18
4. 25

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 18

The correct answer is 18.

• There is a total of 18 protected biospheres are there in India.
• The purpose of the formation of the biosphere reserve is to conserve in situ all forms of life, along with its support system, in its totality, so that it could serve as a referral system for monitoring and evaluating changes in natural ecosystems. 
• The first biosphere reserve of the world was established in 1979.

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• The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve was the first biosphere reserve in India established in the year 1986.
• Fray Jorge National Park was the World's first Biosphere Reserve in 1977.