Which Biosphere Reserves of India term is correctly identified by “a high-Himalayan biosphere reserve in Uttarakhand” and “Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers landscapes are associated with it”?

Correct Answer: Option A — Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is correct because it is a high-Himalayan biosphere reserve in Uttarakhand. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is also specifically associated with Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers landscapes are associated with it. Two additional identifying facts are that Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is alpine meadows, glaciers and rugged mountain habitats are prominent and Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is associated with altitudinal zonation supports varied Himalayan biodiversity. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option B — Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve: Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve is a marine biosphere reserve along the Tamil Nadu coast. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is it includes islands and shallow coastal waters. • Option C — Sundarban Biosphere Reserve: Sundarban Biosphere Reserve is a deltaic mangrove biosphere reserve in West Bengal. • Option D — Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve: Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve is a biosphere reserve in Madhya Pradesh. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is it is associated with the Satpura landscape. Exam Takeaway: Connect Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve with “a high-Himalayan biosphere reserve in Uttarakhand” and “Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers landscapes are associated with it”.