Question 1 (iv) - NCERT Questions - Chapter 5 Class 9 Geography - Natural Vegetation and Wildlife - Geography

Which one of the following bio-reserves of India is not included in the world network of bioreserve?

(a) Manas

(b) Nilgiri

(c) Gulf of Mannar

(d) Panna

Answer:

Explanation:

Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the State of Assam in North-East India, a biodiversity hotspot. 'Manas' is excluded from the world organization of bio-holds . It is a Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam. There are eleven bio-stores of India dependent on the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Program. Some of them are Nilgiri (First to be included), Gulf of Mannar, Sunderban, Nanda Devi, and more.

So, the correct option is (a).