- India currently has 18 notified Biosphere Reserves. - As of the last updates, 12 of India's Biosphere Reserves are included in the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR). - Khangchendzonga was the 11th Indian site added to the WNBR. - The first Indian site in WNBR was Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (2000). - Great Nicobar was added in 2013 (10th). - Nokrek was added in 2009 (9th). - Panna Biosphere Reserve was the 12th site added in 2020.
Which Biosphere Reserve in India becomes the 11th Biosphere Reserve from India to be included in the UNESCO designated World Network of Biosphere Reserves ?
Asked in KPSC KAS Prelims 2017 · Topic: Sanctuary/Biosphere Reserve (UNESCO's Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme and its criteria for Biosphere Reserves)
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Answer: A. Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve
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