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India has wildlife sanctuaries, _____ Biosphere reserves, and national parks.

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Last updated date: 19th Sep 2024
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Hint: The primary natural heritage of the world constitutes wildlife. Due to the industrialization and deforestation, wildlife comes near to extinction.so it's our duty to conserve and preserve the natural heritage of the country.so wildlife sanctuaries, biosphere reserves, and national parks were made to protect the various flora and fauna in their natural habitat.

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-When an animal and their surrounding is protected without any type of disturbance is called a wildlife sanctuary. Here capturing photos of animals, killing and poaching of animals is strictly prohibited. Their aim is to provide a comfortable living to the animal. There are a total of 553 wildlife sanctuaries. Some of them are-Bharatpur Bird sanctuary in Rajasthan, Chilka lake bird sanctuary in Chilika, Govind wildlife sanctuary in Uttarakhand, Periyar wildlife sanctuary in Kerala.
-Biosphere reserves are made for the conservation of biodiversity where humans are closely dependent on nature for their survival. There are 18 biosphere reserves. Some names of biosphere reserves step- Nanda Devi biosphere reserve in Uttarakhand, great Nicobar biosphere reserve in great Nicobar, nokrek biosphere reserve in Meghalaya, similipal biosphere reserve in Odisha.
-National park is a reserved area for the conservation of wildlife and biodiversity because of its natural, cultural, and historical significance. It provides a healthy and safe environment to millions of animals, birds, insects, microorganisms of different genes and species. Here plantation hunting of animals, cultivation is strictly prohibited. At present times, there are 103 national parks. Some are Kanha national park, Kaziranga national park, Periyar national park, Sunder bana national parks, etc.
So, the answer is 18 and 103.

Note: Wildlife sanctuary preserves animal insects, birds, etc.
Biosphere reserves protect the biodiversity of a designated area.
national parks meant for protecting flora, fauna landscape, and historical objects.