Which of the following Biosphere Reserves in India is NOT recognised by UNESCO's Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme?

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Question

Which of the following Biosphere Reserves in India is NOT recognised by UNESCO's Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme?

  1. A. Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve (Correct answer)
  2. B. Nokrek Biosphere Reserve
  3. C. Panchmarhi Biosphere Reserve
  4. D. Manas Biosphere Reserve

Correct Answer

Option A — Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve.

Key Points

  • The Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve (Trans-Himalayan region, Himachal Pradesh) is a national biosphere reserve but has NOT yet been recognised under UNESCO's Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme.

Topics covered: Biosphere Reserves