The World Network of Biosphere Reserves is a dynamic list. As of recent times, all four options (Simlipal, Sunderban, Gulf of Mannar, and Nilgiri) are included in the UNESCO list. However, their inclusion dates vary: Nilgiri (2000), Gulf of Mannar (2001), Sunderban (2001), Simlipal (2009). If this question was asked before 2009, Simlipal would be the correct answer as it was a declared biosphere reserve by India but not yet part of the international network.
Which one of the following biosphere reserves is not ioncluded ion the list of world network of biosphere reserves of UNESCO?
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2010 · Topic: Sanctuary/Biosphere Reserve (UNESCO's Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme and its criteria for Biosphere Reserves)
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