Question

(iii) What is a bio-reserve? Give two examples.

Answer 1

A protected area reserved for the conservation of endangered species of flora (plants) and fauna (animals) in their natural habitat.

In a biosphere reserve, endangered species of animals and plants are protected.

The Sunderbans in the West Bengal and Nanda Devi in Uttaranchal are the two examples.


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Answer 2

Bio- reserve

Explanation:

• A Biosphere Reserve is an ecosystem with plants and animals of unusual scientific and natural interest. It is a title given by UNESCO to help protect the sites. The plan is to promote management, research and education in ecosystem conservation.

• It is a forest area where different types of flora and fauna are preserved in their natural environment.It is an area containing a wildlife preserve bordered by a buffer zone in which more frequent use is permitted to the public, established as a way of integrating habitat conservation with the interests of the local community.

The two examples of bio-reserve are-Nilgiri biosphere reserve and

Pachmarhi biosphere reserve.