Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
(Biosphere Reserve) (Location)
Correct Answer:
(A) Manas Meghalaya
Manas Biosphere is situated in Assam. While rest of the options are matched correctly.
Ques: 2
Which one of the following does not find a place in the UNESCO network of biosphere reserves?
Correct Answer:
(C) Rann of Kutch
Today Twelve of the eighteen biosphere reserves are a part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves based on the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme list
Name
(1) Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
(2) Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve
(3) Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve
(4) Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve
(5) Nokrek Biosphere Reserve
(6) Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve
(7) Similipal Biosphere Reserve
(8) Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve
(9) Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve
(10) Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve
(11) Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve
(12) Panna Biosphere Reserve
Ques: 3
Which of the following biosphere reserves of India is spread over Garo Hills?
Correct Answer:
(A) Nokrek
The Nokrek Biosphere Reserve is located in the north-east of India on Garo Hills which forms part of the Meghalaya Plateau. While Agasthyamalai is spread over the Western Ghats, Dehang Debang over Upper Siyang, Debang Valley in Arunachal Pradesh and Nanda Devi lies in Uttarakhand.
Ques: 4
What will be the decreasing order of the following biosphere reserves from the point of view of the length?
Correct Answer:
(B) Gulf of Mannar, Sunderban, Pachmarhi, Kanchenjunga
Gulf of Mannar have largest area (10,500 km2) under Biosphere Reserve followed by the Sunderban which covers about 9630 km2 area. Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve has an area of about 4926 km2 and covers parts of Betul, Hoshangabad and Chindwara districts of Madhya Pradesh. Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve has an area of about 2619.92 km2 and covers parts of Kanchenjunga hills and Sikkim.
Ques: 5
In which State, Nandadevi Biosphere Reserve is located?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Uttarakhand
Nanda Devi biosphere reserve is located in Uttarakhand. It is listed in World Network of Biosphere Reserves, based on the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme.
Ques: 6
Biosphere reserves are areas to preserve –
Correct Answer:
(D)
Genetic diversity
Biosphere reserves are areas comprising terrestrial, marine and coastal ecosystems. Each reserve promotes solutions reconciling the conservation of biodiversity with its sustainable use. The core area(s) comprises a strictly protected ecosystem that contributes to the conservation of landscapes, ecosystems, species and genetic variation.
Ques: 7
Study the following statements and choose the correct option:
Statement I : Kanger Ghati is a National Park
Statement II : Kanger Ghati is not a Biosphere Reserve
Statement III : Kanger Ghati is spreaded starting from Tirathgarh Waterfalls to the Kolab river, the boundary of Odisha in the east.
Codes:
Correct Answer:
(A) Statement I, II and III are true
Kanger Ghati National Park (Kanger Valley National Park) covers an area of 200 square kilometers. It was declared as a national park in 1982. It is situated in Chhattisgarh and is spreaded starting from Tirathgarh Waterfalls to the Kolab river, the boundary of Odisha in the east. At present Kanger Ghati is not a Biosphere Reserve.
Ques: 8
Which one of the following is a ‘World Heritage’ site?
Correct Answer:
(A) Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve
Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve was inscribed a World Heritage Site Status by UNESCO in 1988. In 2005, it was extended to the valley of flowers as a World Heritage Site.
Ques: 9
From the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes importance in being a good link between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats?
Correct Answer:
(A) Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is located on the meeting site of the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats. Apart from tiger, elephant, hyena, leopard etc are also found in this tiger reserve. This is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Tamil Nadu. Nallamala forest is located in Andhra Pradesh. Nagarhole National park is located in Karnataka. Sechachalam Biosphere Reserve is the first biosphere reserve of Andhra Pradesh.
Ques: 10
Which one of the following is (regarding area) the largest UNESCO approved biosphere reserve of India?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Gulf of Mannar
Gulf of Mannar (10500 km2) is the largest biosphere reserve in term of the area approved by UNESCO. However, in terms of the area it is India's second largest biosphere reserve. The largest bio-reserve in India is Rann of Kachchh with a total area of 12454 sq. km.
Note: The Cloud Goats of Nilgiri is found in Eravikulam National Park. They are rare species and called Nilgiri Tahr.