Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Biosphere reserves are sites established by countries and recognized under UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme.
2.The national Biosphere Reserve Programme in India was initiated in 1986.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: 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.

  • The national Biosphere Reserve Programme was initiated in 1986.
  • To ensure participation of local inhabitants for effective management and devise means of improving livelihood of the local inhabitants through sustainable use.

Source: Shankar IAS

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