Previous Year Question
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.
List-I (Biosphere) | List-II (Location) |
A. Similipal | 1. Uttarakhand |
B. Pachmarhi | 2. Meghalaya |
C. Nandadevi | 3. Madhya Pradesh |
D. Nokrek | 4. Odisha |
Codes:
A–4, B–3, C–2, D–1
A–4, B–3, C–1, D–2
A–1, B–3, C–4, D–2
A–3, B–4, C–1, D–2
Correct Answer: B
Detailed Solution
Similipal Biosphere Reserve is located in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It was designated as a Biosphere Reserve in 1994 and included in UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR) in 2009. It is one of the major forest regions of eastern India, containing Sal Forests, Tropical Deciduous Forests, and diverse wildlife. The reserve protects Bengal Tigers, Asian Elephants, and numerous rare plant species.
Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve is situated in the Satpura Range of Madhya Pradesh. It was designated as a Biosphere Reserve in 1999 and included in UNESCO's network in 2009. It encompasses Satpura National Park, Bori Wildlife Sanctuary, and Pachmarhi Wildlife Sanctuary. The region contains Tropical Moist and Dry Deciduous Forests, Teak, Sal, tigers, leopards, and gaurs. Dhoopgarh is the highest peak in this region.
Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is located in the high Himalayan region of Uttarakhand. It was designated as a Biosphere Reserve in 1988 and included in UNESCO's World Network in 2004. Its Core Areas include Nanda Devi National Park and Valley of Flowers National Park. The reserve is renowned for conserving Himalayan biodiversity, Alpine Meadows, Glaciers, and rare wildlife. Important species include the Snow Leopard, Himalayan Musk Deer, and Blue Sheep.
Nokrek Biosphere Reserve is located in the Garo Hills of Meghalaya. It was designated as a Biosphere Reserve in 1988 and included in UNESCO's network in 2009. The region contains Tropical Evergreen and Semi-evergreen Forests. Nokrek is particularly important for conserving the genetic diversity of the Indian Wild Orange (Citrus indica). The National Citrus Gene Sanctuary is also located within the Nokrek Biosphere Reserve. Its major wildlife includes elephants, leopards, Hoolock Gibbons, and Slow Lorises.