Which one of the following does not belong to biosphere reserves set-up so far?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
1. The question asks which of the listed areas was NOT a designated Biosphere Reserve in India by 1995.
2. India launched its National Biosphere Reserve Programme in 1986, inspired by the UNESCO Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme.
3. Checking the establishment dates of the options:
- Nanda Devi: Designated as a Biosphere Reserve in 1988.
- Great Nicobar: Designated as a Biosphere Reserve in 1989.
- Sunderbans: Designated as a Biosphere Reserve in 1989.
- Gulf of Kachchh (also known as Gulf of Kutch): While recognized for its ecological importance earlier (e.g., Marine National Park), it was officially designated as a Biosphere Reserve much later, in 2008.
4. Therefore, by 1995, the Gulf of Kachchh had not yet been set up as a Biosphere Reserve.
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