Indian Geography UPPSC 2008 GS-I
Question

From the list given below select the one which is declared a "World Heritage Site".

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve”.

The Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 for its exceptional beauty and ecological significance.

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List-I - List-II

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  2. composition of rocks
  3. colour of rocks
  4. weight of rocks
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