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Which of the following statements with regard to Biosphere Reserve is/are correct? 1. The idea of Biosphere Reserve was initiated by UNESCO in 1973-74 2. There are 18 designated Biosphere Reserves in India 3. All Biosphere Reserves in India have been included in world network of Biosphere Reserves of UNESCO Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Options
- A1 only
- B2 only
- C1 and 2 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Correct answer
B. 2 only
Step-by-step solution
Biosphere reserves are sites established by countries and recognized under UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme to promote sustainable development based on local community efforts and sound science. Presently, there are 18 notified biosphere reserves in India where as there are total 11 biosphere reserves of India which have been recognized internationally under Man and Biosphere Reserve program. The programme of Biosphere Reserve was initiated by UNESCO in 1971.