Question

Namita visited a very large area. Her father told that it is a protected area meant for conservation of wild life, plant, and animal resources. She also saw some tribal people living there. This area is a
(1)National park
(2)Santuary
(3)Forest
(4)Biosphere reserve

Answer 1

The correct answer should be option 4 - Biosphere reserve.

However, Reserved forests and sanctuaries also work on the same lines.

A biosphere reserve is a large, protected area of land meant for the conservation of wildlife, biodiversity and the traditional lifestyles of the tribal and local people living in the area.

Biosphere reserve jointly manages biodiversity and economic activity. The conservation of wildlife and biodiversity are combined with the sustainable use of natural resources for the benefit of local people. No commercial exploitation of natural resources is allowed in a biosphere reserve.

There are 14 Biosphere reserves in India.