Question

Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is found in
Option A- Uttranchal
Option B- Assam
Option C- Himachal Pradesh
Option D- Andhra Pradesh

Answer 1

Hint: Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is located in the mountain range- The Himalayan, located in the northern part of the country.

Complete answer: The Nanda Devi National Park was established in 1982. It’s a national park which is situated around the peak of Nanda Devi. Nanda Devi is the second highest mountain in India and it is the highest located in our country India.
 This park is situated at the level of more than 11,500 ft above the sea level. This reserve has remained naturally intact because of its unapproachable location or we can say inaccessibility.

Option A-Uttaranchal: Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is located in Chamoli district of Uttranchal, India. These days it comes under the state of Uttarakhand. This park was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 1988 by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization).

Option B- Assam: Assam has a large number of wildlife reserves and national parks. There are 5 national parks in Assam, these are Kaziranga National Park, Manas National Park, Nameri National Park, Dibru Saikhowa National Park and Orang National Park. This state has 19 wildlife sanctuaries also.

Option C-Himachal Pradesh: The main national parks located in Himachal Pradesh are Great Himalayan National Park, Pin Valley National Park, Khirganga, Inderkilla and Simbalbara.

Option D-Andhra Pradesh: There are 8 wildlife sanctuaries located in Andhra Pradesh and main 5 National Parks located in the state.

So our correct option is option-A Uttranchal.

Note: Importance of National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries:
1. It helps in protecting wildlife.
2. National Parks help protect Landscapes
3. Parks and Reserves preserve history
4. These help in various studies as well as researches.