Sanctuary/Biosphere Reserve (Part-II)

Total Questions: 50

21. Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary is situated in- [56th to 59th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2015]

Correct Answer: (c) Gurgaon
Solution:Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary is situated in Gurgaon, Haryana.

22. Which of the following countries has more than 30% of its total area under National Parks? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) (Re. Exam) 2015]

Correct Answer: (b) Bhutan
Solution:In Bhutan, National Parks spread over 12,922 sq. km. which is 33.66% of the total geographical area of the country.

23. Rani Jhansi Maritime National Park was founded in: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (c) 1996
Solution:Rani Jhansi Maritime National Park was founded in 1996 at Andaman and Nicobar Island. The area of the park is spread over 320.06 sq. km.

24. The "Oceanic National Park" of India is located in: [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Re-Exam) (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (d) Kutch
Solution:The 'Oceanic National Park' of India is located in Gulf of Kutch in Jamnagar, Gujarat.

25. Biosphere reserves are areas to preserve- [U.P. Lower Sub. (Spl) (Pre) 2004]

Correct Answer: (d) Genetic diversity
Solution:Biosphere reserves are areas comprising terrestrial, marine and coastal ecosystems. Each reserve promotes solutions reconciling the conservation of biodiversity with its sustainable use. The core area(s) comprises a strictly protected ecosystem that contributes to the conservation of landscapes, ecosystems, species and genetic variation.

26. Out of all the Biosphere Reserve in India, four have been recognized on the World Network by UNESCO. Which one of the following is not one of them? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (e) None of the above
Solution:Today Twelve of the eighteen biosphere reserves are a part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves based on the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme list

Name

(1) Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve

(2) Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve

(3) Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve

(4) Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve

(5) Nokrek Biosphere Reserve

6) Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve

(7) Similipal Biosphere Reserve

(8) Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve

(9) Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve

(10) Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve

(11) Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve

(12) Panna Biosphere Reserve

27. Which one of the following does not find a place in the UNESCO network of biosphere reserve? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009]

Correct Answer: (c) Rann of Kutch
Solution:Today Twelve of the eighteen biosphere reserves are a part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves based on the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme list

Name

(1) Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve

(2) Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve

(3) Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve

(4) Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve

(5) Nokrek Biosphere Reserve

6) Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve

(7) Similipal Biosphere Reserve

(8) Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve

(9) Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve

(10) Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve

(11) Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve

(12) Panna Biosphere Reserve

28. In which State, Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is located? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

Correct Answer: (d) Uttarakhand
Solution:Nanda Devi biosphere reserve is located in Uttarakhand. It is listed in World Network of Biosphere Reserves, based on the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme.

29. Which of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2019]

Correct Answer: (a) Neyyar, Peppara and Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuaries and Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve.
Solution:In the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve Neyyar, Peppara and Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuaries are located. Moreover Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve is also situated here.

30. Which one of the following is a 'World Heritage' site? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2008, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005]

Correct Answer: (a) Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve
Solution:Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve was inscribed a World Heritage Site Status by UNESCO in 1988. In 2005, it was extended to the valley of flowers as a World Heritage Site.