Which one of the following is not a Biosphere reserve ?
✓ Correct answer: b) Nallamalai
ExplanationBiosphere Reserves are areas of terrestrial and coast- al ecosystems promoting solutions to reconcile the conservation of biodiversity with its sustainable use.They are designated by UNESCO under its Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme.Currently , India has 18 Biosphere Reserves, designated to con- serve biodiversity, ecosystems, and traditional lifestyles.Option (b) is correct : Agasthyamalai, Nilgiri, and Panchmarhi are all recognized Biosphere Reserves in India.The Nallamalai Hills, while a significant geographical feature, are not currently designated as a Biosphere Reserve.Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve is located in the southern Western Ghats, Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve spans 3,500 sq. km across Kerala and Tamil Nadu.Recognized by UNESCO in 2016, it harbors tropical forests, 2,254 plant species (405 endemic), and rare fauna like the Nilgiri Tahr and Asian Elephant.It includes Neyyar, Peppara, and Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuaries and Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve.Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is India’s first biosphere reserve (1986), Nilgiri spans 5,520 sq. km acr
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