The first Biosphere Reserve of India, established in September 1986, is the:
AGulf of Mannar
BNanda Devi
CNilgiri reserve
DSunderbans
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Nilgiri reserve
1. It embraces Wyanad, Nagarhole, Bandipur and Mudumalai.
2. Silent Valley is part of it.
3. It is the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Geography, India Physical Environment, Chapter 5, Natural Vegetation._
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