Environment & Ecology UPPSC 2010 GS-I
Question

The UNESCO has given international recognition to

A) Nilgiri Biosphere
B) Nanda Devi Biosphere
C) Manas Biosphere
D) Simlipal Biosphere

Select the correct answer from the following code:
Codes:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: 1, 2 and 4

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “1, 2 and 4”.

Manas National Park in Assam is not included in the world network of bio-reserves.

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