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SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 32

SSC GD Constable (English) - 10th December 2021 Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q32

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Which of the following was declared as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in November 2020?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Panna Biosphere Reserve.

  • Panna Biosphere Reserve area is the habitat of various rare and endangered species.
  • Panna National Park has also been declared as Panna Tiger Reserve, apart from this the entire area of Panna national Park and 3 parts of Gangau Sanctuary have also been notified as Critical Tiger Habitat Area.
  • Panna Biosphere Reserve falls in bio-geographic zones of Deccan Peninsula and Biotic Province of Central highlands.
  • The areas have different landuses, forests, agriculture, water bodies, settlements and wasteland which provide ample scope for research and management.