Question

The area in a biosphere reserve where limited human activity is done is:
A. Core zone
B. Buffer zone
C. Manipulation zone
D. None of the above

Answer 1

Hint: This zone acts as a protective layer around the central zone.
Limited farming and other non-invasive human activities are allowed in this zone.

Complete answer: The immediate surrounding area of the core zone is known as the buffer zone. Here, limited human activities like research, education, and conservation strategy are permitted along with other non-invasive activities.
Biosphere reserves are protected places that include terrestrial, marine, and coastal ecosystems.
Each of these sites promotes solutions to aid the conservation and propagation of biodiversity with its sustainable use. Biosphere reserves are nominated by national governments and they remain under the sovereign jurisdiction and protection of the states in which they are located.

So, the correct answer is “Option B”.

Additional Information: 1. A core zone is also known as the natural zone. Here, human activity is prohibited. This area is under legal protection and it promotes an undisturbed ecosystem.
2. A manipulation or transition zone is the outermost/ peripheral area of the biosphere reserve.
There are 18 biosphere reserves in India. Some of them are the Nilgiri biosphere reserve in Tamil Nadu, 3. The Gulf of Mannar biosphere reserve in Tamil Nadu, Sundarbans biosphere reserve in West Bengal, and the Nanda Devi biosphere reserve in Uttarakhand.
Great Bear Lake biosphere reserve in Canada is the world’s largest biosphere reserve.
It encompasses the North American tundra and its surrounding watershed in Canada's Northwest Territories. There are 701 biosphere reserves in the world.

Note: A national park is an area in the countryside or sea or freshwater that is protected by the government for the enjoyment of the general public and for the preservation of wildlife.
A zoological park (zoo) is a government/ private facility wherein exotic and endemic animals are housed within enclosures. They are cared for and displayed to the public.