Out of all the Biosphere Reserves in India, four have been recognized on the World Network by UNESCO. Which one of the following is not one of them?
A
Gulf of Mannar
B
Kanchenjunga
C
Nanda Devi
D
Sunderbans
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
1. UNESCO recognizes certain Biosphere Reserves on the World Network under its Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme.
2. As of 2008, the four Biosphere Reserves in India recognized on this network were:
- Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (recognized 2000)
- Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve (recognized 2001)
- Sunderbans Biosphere Reserve (recognized 2001)
- Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve (recognized 2004)
3. The Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve was included in the World Network much later, in 2018.
4. Therefore, Kanchenjunga was not one of them recognized by UNESCO as of 2008.