Question

The bio-reserve that is present in the state of Tamil Nadu is ________
A. Simlipal
B. Gulf of Mannar
C. Nokrek
D. Pachmarhi

Answer 1

Hint: The biosphere reserve is named after a large shallow bay between India and Sri Lanka. The biosphere reserve is present at the southeastern tip of India, in the Coromandel Coast.

Complete answer: The biosphere reserve that is present in the state of Tamil Nadu is Gulf of Mannar. The Gulf of Mannar biosphere reserve has three distinct ecosystems i.e coral reefs, seagrass beds and mangroves. From the perspective of marine biodiversity it is considered as one of the world’s richest regions. The Gulf of Mannar biosphere reserve has a huge significance when it comes to the cultural heritage and history of the nation. The famous temple Rameshwaram is situated in the gulf. The temple is situated on Pamban Island. 1.4 million pilgrims visit the temple on a yearly basis and the island is the largest island of Tamil Nadu.
Option A - Simlipal - It is a national park and a tiger reserve in Odisha.
Option C - Nokrek - It is a biosphere reserve located in Meghalaya.
Option D - Pachmarhi - It is a hill station in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

Therefore the correct answer is option B.

Note: Biosphere reserves are basically areas which are protected by the government for the conservation of plants and animals. Currently there are 18 biosphere reserves in India and these include the Cold Desert of Himachal Pradesh, Khangchendzonga of Sikkim, Nanda Devi of Uttarakhand and many more.