Which of the following statements with regard to Biosphere Reserve is/are correct? 1. The idea of Biosphere Reserve was initiated by UNESCO in 1973-74 2. There are 18 designated Biosphere Reserves in India 3. All Biosphere Reserves in India have been included in world network of Biosphere Reserves of UNESCO Select the correct answer using the code given below:
2 only
Biosphere Reserves are special protected areas that aim to conserve biodiversity and promote sustainable development. They are designated under UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme. Therefore, the correct answer is 2 only.
Similar Questions
Which one of the following statements about biodiversity is not correct ?
Which one of the following is NOT a reason of decrease in biodiversity?
Consider the following Wildlife Sanctuaries of India:
1. Shikari Devi
2. Bhadra
3. Simlipal
4. Pachmarhi
Which one of the following is the correct order of the above Wildlife Sanctuaries in terms of their location from south to north?Which one among the following is the largest tiger reserve of India in terms of area of the core/critical tiger habitat
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:
List I
(National Park/
Wildlife Sanctuary)
List II
(State)
A.
Chandra Prabha
1.
Uttarakhand
B.
Silent Valley
2.
Chhattisgarh
C.
Valley of flowers
3.
Uttar Pradesh
D.
Indravati
4.
Kerala
Which one among the following is the correct order of tiger reserves situated from North to South in India?
Which of the following are the major coral reef areas of India?
1. Gulf of Kachchh
2. Gulf of Mannar
3. Lakshadweep
4. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Select the correct answer using the code given below:In which one of the following, methanogens, i.e methane producing bacteria are NOT present?
With reference to biodiversity, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1) Species richness and high degree of endemism are important criteria for identifying biodiversity hot spots.
2) Species diversity is highest in the tropic and decreases down the poles.
3) Biodiversity conservation may be in-situ as well as ex-situ.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:Arrange the following states in decreasing order of their Forest cover as a percentage of total geographical area:
1. Jharkhand
2. Chhattisgarh
3. Arunachal Pradesh
4. Madhya Pradesh
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Important Questions from Biodiversity
Which biosphere reserve among the following has the largest area?
The Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary is located in:
Which of the following group of animals is belongs to group of Omnivores?
A place where animals are protected in their natural habitat is called_________.
Match List - I (National Park) with List - II (Important Wildlife) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List - I
List - II
(a) Gir national park
(i) Elephant
(b) Ranthambore
(ii) Indian Lion
(c) Kaziranga
(iii) Tiger
(d) Bandipur
(iv) One-horned Rhino
(e) Kanchenjunga park
(v) Musk deer
