Question

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What is a Biosphere Reserve? Name two biosphere reserves in India.
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Answer 1

Biosphere Reserves are areas of biodiversity where not only flora and fauna but human settlements that are closely dependent on the nature for their survival, are protected. In short, it's a natural habitat where national parks or wildlife sanctuaries along with the buffer zones are protected. In India we have 18 such Biosphere Reserves and exploring them go beyond just exploring the national parks they host.

Answer 2

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Biosphere reserves are 'learning places for sustainable development'. ... Each site promotes solutions reconciling the conservation of biodiversity with its sustainable use. Biosphere reserves are nominated by national governments and remain under the sovereign jurisdiction of the states where they are located

Explanation:

Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve ,Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve