In March 2016, which of the following biosphere reserve was included in UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves?

In March 2016, which of the following biosphere reserve was included in UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves? Correct Answer Agasthyamala Bioshpere Reserve

The correct answer is Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve.

Key Points

• The Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve was formed in 2001 in Tamil Nadu. 
• It occupies 3,500.36 km2. 
• It became part of the World Biosphere Reserve Network in 2016.
• It is also part of the UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve List in March 2016. 
• Agastyamalai is also the birthplace of the Kanikaran, one of the oldest living ancient tribes in the world.

Important Points

• The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve: 
  • It is an International Biosphere Reserve in the Nilgiri Hills and the Western Ghats in South India. 
  • The Nilgiri sub-cluster is part of the Western Ghats that was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012. 
• The Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve (Nanda Devi National Park): 
  • It was established in 1982. 
  • The National Park was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988.
• Similipal National Park:
  • It is a national park and tiger reserve situated in the district of Mayurbhanj in the state of Odisha.
  • This protected area has been part of the UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve Network since 2009.