2021 · Q88
Which one of the following biosphere reserve comprises islands with estuaties, beaches, coral reefs, salt marshes and mangroves?
General KnowledgeGeography
- ASounderban biosphere reserve
- BGulf of Manner biosphere reserve
- CNilgiri biosphere reserve
- DNandadevi biosphere reserve
Explanation
The Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve (Tamil Nadu) uniquely combines islands with estuaries, beaches, coral reefs, salt marshes and mangroves. The Sundarbans, Nilgiri and Nanda Devi biosphere reserves lack this island-coral-reef-mangrove assemblage.