Which was the first scheme of "Biosphere Reserve Areas"?

A Sundarban Biosphere Reserve
B Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
C Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve
D Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve

Correct Answer: Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve

Biosphere Reserve Areas are the regions established by Indian government as 'Biosphere Reserve' in accordance with IUCN Category-V Protected areas. These are larger areas of natural habitat including one or more National Parks accompanied by buffer zones. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve was first of this kind.

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