Question

Kanha biosphere reserve is established in
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Bihar
D. Maharashtra

Answer 1

Hint: Biosphere reserves are the places of the natural habitat of a diverse variety of species of plants and animals. The biosphere reserves are not made artificially. They are the original area where a variety of plants and animal species along with local tribes live.

Complete Answer:
- Biosphere reserves are the places where there is a diverse variety of plants and animal species. These places consist of terrestrial, coastal as well as marine ecosystems. These are well-protected areas meant for the conservation of biodiversity.
- These biosphere reserves also contain some endemic species. There are 18 biosphere reserves established by the government of India.
- The biosphere reserves are identified through the program initiated by UNESCO in 1971.

Biosphere reserves consist of 3 zones they are:
1. Core zone: core area is the most protected area of the biosphere reserve. It contains endemic species and endangered species. Human interference is strictly prohibited, that is tourist people cannot explore the core area.
2. Buffer zone: The area next to the core area is the buffer zone. The buffer zone surrounds the core zone. Here human activities are only allowed for research and educational purposes.
3. Transition zone: This zone has human settlements where humans do agriculture, forestry, etc. The local communities, scientists, cultural groups work in this zone to use the area in a sustainable way for the welfare of human beings.

Kanha biosphere reserve is the reserve established in Madhya Pradesh.

Note: Kanha biosphere reserve is also known as the Kanha tiger reserve. It has the largest national park in Madhya Pradesh.