Geography • Indian GeographyHard
Which of the following biosphere reserves in India is designated as a transnational protected area spanning across the Nilgiri hills and includes parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka?
A. Nokrek Biosphere Reserve
B. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve✓ Correct Answer
C. Similipal Biosphere Reserve
D. Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve was established as India's first biosphere reserve, encompassing major protected tracts across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka within the Western Ghats. Nokrek is located in the Garo Hills of Meghalaya within Northeast India. Similipal is situated in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. Achanakmar-Amarkantak straddles the border region between Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
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