Biosphere Reserves of India — Set 3
Forest & Wildlife · भारत के जैव मंडल आरक्षित क्षेत्र · Questions 21–30 of 140
The Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve (2005) spans which two states?
Correct Answer: B. Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
The Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve, established in 2005, spans Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. The Amarkantak is the origin point of the Narmada, Son, and Johila rivers, making it a critical watershed. The reserve is a UNESCO recognized Biosphere Reserve and supports important sal and teak forests.
The Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve (1989) is located in:
Correct Answer: C. Andaman & Nicobar Islands
The Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve, established in 1989, is located in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Union Territory. It is part of the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves. The reserve is home to several endemic species including the Nicobar Megapode, Saltwater Crocodile, and the Leatherback Sea Turtle nesting sites.
The Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve (2001) is located in which states?
Correct Answer: C. Kerala and Tamil Nadu
The Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve, established in 2001, spans Kerala and Tamil Nadu in the southern Western Ghats. It is a UNESCO recognized Biosphere Reserve and contains the Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve. The reserve is known for its extremely high species richness and endemism in the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot.
The Dibru-Saikhowa Biosphere Reserve (1986) is located in which state?
Correct Answer: D. Assam
The Dibru-Saikhowa Biosphere Reserve, established in 1986, is located in Assam on the southern bank of the Brahmaputra River. It is known for its feral horses (horses that were abandoned and became wild) and semi-evergreen forests. The reserve is a habitat for river dolphins and critically endangered Ganges River Dolphins.
The Dehang-Dibang Biosphere Reserve (1998) is located in which state?
Correct Answer: D. Arunachal Pradesh
The Dehang-Dibang Biosphere Reserve, established in 1998, is located in Arunachal Pradesh. It is the largest Biosphere Reserve in India in terms of area. The reserve encompasses the Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary and Mouling National Park, and is part of the Eastern Himalayas biodiversity hotspot.
Which Biosphere Reserve in India is the largest in area?
Correct Answer: C. Dehang-Dibang BR
The Dehang-Dibang Biosphere Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh is the largest Biosphere Reserve in India in terms of area, covering over 5,111 sq km. It lies in the Eastern Himalaya biodiversity hotspot. The reserve contains high-altitude forests, alpine meadows, and supports species like Snow Leopard and Red Panda.
The Manas Biosphere Reserve (1989) is located in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Assam
The Manas Biosphere Reserve, established in 1989, is located in Assam bordering Bhutan. It includes the Manas Tiger Reserve and National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The reserve is known for the Golden Langur, Pygmy Hog, and the critically endangered Hispid Hare.
The Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve (2000) is located in which state?
Correct Answer: B. Sikkim
The Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve, established in 2000, is located in Sikkim. It encompasses the Khangchendzonga National Park, which is both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. At an altitude range from 1,220 to 8,586 metres, it is one of the most biodiverse mountain ecosystems in the world.
The Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve (2010) is located in which state?
Correct Answer: D. Andhra Pradesh
The Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve, established in 2010, is located in Andhra Pradesh. The Seshachalam Hills are part of the Eastern Ghats. The reserve is a UNESCO recognized Biosphere Reserve and is known for its dense forests sheltering the Slender Loris and Red Sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus), a tree listed under CITES.
The Panna Biosphere Reserve (2011) is located in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Madhya Pradesh
The Panna Biosphere Reserve, established in 2011, is located in Madhya Pradesh on the Vindhya plateau. It is famous for the successful reintroduction of tigers after local extinction in 2009. Panna was recognized by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve in 2020.