Biosphere Reserves

Where does the word “biosphere” come from?

• Latin

• Nahuatl

• Greek

• French

When was the UNESCO created?

• November 19th 1946

• March 15th 1945

• November 16th 1945

• March 18th 1945

What is the full form of UNESCO?

• United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

• United Nations Entertainment, Social and Cultural Organization

• Universal Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

• United National Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

The UNESCO launched the Biosphere Reserves Programme in_______

• 1972

• 1970

• 1971

• 1980

How many biosphere reserves are there in India?

• 44

• 18

• 41

• 20

Which of the following is not a zone in Biosphere reserves?

• Buffer Zone

• Core Zone

• Transition Zone

• Mid Zone

What zone is reserved for research, monitoring, training and education?

• Area of cooperation

• Buffer zone

• Transition zone

• Core zone

Which is the 1st Biosphere reserve in India?

• Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve

• Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve

• Kachchh Biosphere Reserve

• Simlipal Biosphere Reserve

In which state Sunderban Biosphere Reserve is located?

• Maharashtra

• West Bengal

• Himachal Pradesh

• Goa

What is the largest Biosphere Reserve in India?

• Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve

• Seshachalam Hills

• Gulf of Kachchh

• Panna Biosphere Reserve