New approach to conservation is establishment of

New approach to conservation is establishment of

Options

(a) Reserve forests
(b) Sanctuaries
(c) Biosphere reserves
(d) National Parks

Correct Answer:

Biosphere reserves

Explanation:

The Indian government has established 18 Biosphere Reserves in India, (categories roughly corresponding to IUCN Category V Protected areas), which protect larger areas of natural habitat (than a National Park or Animal Sanctuary), and often include one or more National Parks or preserves, along with buffer zones,The major objectives of Biosphere Reserves are: (i) To conserve diversity and integrity of plants, animals and micro-organism; (ii) To promote research on ecological conservation and other environmental aspects and; (iii) To provide facilities for education, awareness and training.

admin:

View Comments (1)

Related Questions

  1. The golden age of reptiles was
  2. In Citrus fruit a special type of berry called hesperidium is present,The edible
  3. Which one of the following pairs, is not correctly matched?
  4. Respiration quotient is defined as
  5. Sella turcica is a