In India, where is the bio–reserve to preserve the diverse sub–marine flora and fauna situated?

(1) Lakshadweep

(2) Andaman and Nicobar Islands

(3) Daman and Diu

(4) Dadra, Nagar Haveli

The wild ass is found in

(1) Kachchh

(2) Assam

(3) Jammu and Kashmir

(4) Tamil Nadu

The first biosphere reserve that was set up in India in 1986 is

(1) Nanda Devi

(2)Nilgiris

(3) Nokrek

(4) Manas

There is a need to keep the larger areas under forests for

(1) absorption of carbon dioxide

(2) protecting wild-life

(3) raising precipitation

(4) ecological balance

Which wildlife sanctuary has the project to conserve the rhinos in India?

(1) Bandipur

(2) Periyar

(3) Kaziranga

(4) Gir

Which are the States in which the Agasthyamala biosphere is spread?

(1) Andhra Pradesh – Karnataka

(2) Tamil Nadu – Karnataka

(3) Maharashtra–Madhya Pradesh

(4) Kerala – Tamil Nadu

Where was the first Bio-reserve established in India ?

(1) Nokrek

(2) Kanha

(3) Nilgiris

(4) Periyar

In which state is the Kanger Ghati National Park ?

(1) Himachal Pradesh

(2) Bihar

(3) Uttar Pradesh

(4) Chhatisgarh

In which State is the Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary located?

(1) Orissa

(2) Haryana

(3) Uttar Pradesh

(4) Rajasthan

An area legally reserved for wildlife in its natural surroundings is

(1) Biosphere Reserve

(2) Sanctuary

(3) Social Forests

(4) National Park

Which one was the first ‘Biosphere Reserves’ Project Scheme?

(1) Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve

(2) Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve

(3) Nandadevi Biosphere Reserve

(4) Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve