Previous year MCQs

Environment & Ecology UPPSC 2013 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following is important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Biosphere Reserves

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Biosphere Reserves”.
Biosphere reserves are considered the most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity.

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