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Consider the following statements about Biosphere Reserves in India: 1. They aim to conserve biodiversity and promote sustainable development. 2. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve was the first biosphere reserve established in India. 3. All biosphere reserves are strictly protected with no human activity allowed. Which of the above is/are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Correct answer: 1 and 2 only

Solution

Biosphere reserves are designed to conserve biodiversity while supporting sustainable development, so statement 1 is correct. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve was the first biosphere reserve in India, so statement 2 is correct. Statement 3 is wrong because biosphere reserves include zones where limited human activity is allowed.

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