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

Which was the first scheme of "Biosphere Reserve Areas"? 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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Rithika had Rs 8000. She invested some of it in savings scheme P and the rest ofthe money in savings scheme Q. She invested for 3 years in savings scheme P and for2 years in savings scheme Q. savings scheme P offers SI at a rate of 20% pa whilesavings scheme Q compounded annually at the rate of 30% pa. The interest receivedfrom savings scheme P is 930 more than the interest received from savings scheme Q.If Rs 1500 is debited from the invested amount of savings scheme P then find thedifference between the amount invested by Rithika in savings scheme P & savingsscheme Q.
Consider the following statements about Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve
1. It was created in the year 1999 by the Indian government.
2. UNESCO designated it a biosphere reserve in 2009.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Out of the following, which are the schemes of Social Security?
(i) Provident Fund Scheme
(ii) Health Insurance Scheme
(iii) Job Guarantee Scheme
(iv) Maternity Benefit Scheme
(v) Merit Promotion Scheme
(vi) Compulsory and Voluntary Social Insurance Scheme
(vii) Child Insurance Scheme
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statements : The average number of persons per household is 5 in urban areas whereas it is 7 in rural areas. The national average is 6.

Conclusions :
I. The population per unit area in the rural areas is higher than in the urban areas.
II. More persons live in the same household in the rural areas as compared to those in the urban areas.
Shashi had a certain amount of money. He invested $$\frac{2}{3}$$ of the total money in scheme A for 6 years and rest of the money he invested in scheme B for 2 years. Scheme A offers simple interest at a rate of 12% p.a. and scheme B offers compound interest ( compound annually) at a rate of 10% p.a. If the total interest obtained from both the schemes is Rs. 2750. What was the total amount invested by him in scheme A and scheme B together ? (Approximate value)
Which wildlife sanctuary of Odisha has a unique feature of being a tiger reserve, biosphere reserve and national park?
Which of the following statements are correct about Saakshar Bharat scheme? 1.It is a centrally sponsored scheme which was launched during the Eleventh Five-year Plan. 2.The scheme applies to women in particular and disadvantaged groups in general. 3.The scheme applies to persons above the age of 10 years. 4.The scheme is anchored with Panchayati raj Institutions and Local self-Government.Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Statement : Certain mining industries in Gujarat may come to a standstill because of the notification issued by the Department of Environment and Forest banning mining operations and industries alike within 25 kms of National Park, the game sanctuary and reserve forest areas.

Courses of Action :
I. The Department should be asked to immediately withdraw the notification.
II. The Government should make effort to shift the parks, sanctuaries and reserve forests to other non-mining areas.
The sum invested in scheme B is thrice the sum invested in scheme A. The investment in scheme A is made for 4 years at 8% p.a. simple interest and in scheme B for 2 years at 13% p.a. simple interest. The total interest earned from both the schemes is Rs. 1320. How much amount was invested in scheme A?
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer:
1. Subject to legislation by Parliament, the power to declare any area as a 'Scheduled area' is given to the President.
2. The 5th Schedule of the Constitution deals with administration of 'Scheduled areas' in assam, Meghalaya and Tripura.
3. The Government of the states having 'Scheduled areas' have to submit reports to the President regarding the administration of such 'Areas'.
4. The executive power of the union shall extend to giving directions to the respective states regarding administration of the 'Scheduled Areas'.
Which of the above statements are correct?