Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Define with example:
Biosphere reserve.
Advertisements
Solution
They are protected areas that have been set up to preserve genetic diversity, promote research on ecological conservation, and facilitate training to create an awareness of the biosphere. For Example — Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, Sunderbans Biosphere Reserve, Manas Biosphere Reserve, etc.
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
Match the following animals with their category of existence.
| Animals/Plants | Category of existence |
| Black buck | Extinct |
| Asiatic elephant | Rare |
| Andaman wild pig | Endangered |
| Himalayan brown bear | Vulnerable |
| Pink head duck | Endemic |
Where would you find the following in India:
Asiatic lion
Where would you find the following in India:
Royal Bengal tiger
Mention any three national parks in India.
Mention any five biosphere reserves in India.
Define with example:
Sanctuary
Fill in the blank:
There are about ___________ species of plants and animals in India.
One of the key wildlife species in the faunal web is ______.
On the given Map of India, locate and label the following:
Pune Software Technology Park.
Which of the following options represent potential measures that can be taken to mitigate the threats posed on the tiger population and biodiversity?
- Banning hunting, giving legal protection to their habitats, and restricting trade in wildlife.
- Prohibiting the visit of public into forest area.
- Establishing wildlife sanctuaries and National Parks.
- Converting forests into Reserved and Protected forests.
