Which Biosphere Reserves of India term is correctly identified by “the dugong is an important conservation association” and “a marine biosphere reserve along the Tamil Nadu coast”?

Correct Answer: Option D — Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve. Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve is correct because it is the dugong is an important conservation association. Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve is also specifically associated with a marine biosphere reserve along the Tamil Nadu coast. Two additional identifying facts are that Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve is coral reefs, seagrass beds and mangroves are important ecosystems and Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve is associated with the dugong is an important conservation association. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option A — Sundarban Biosphere Reserve: Sundarban Biosphere Reserve is cyclones and salinity are major ecological pressures. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is a deltaic mangrove biosphere reserve in West Bengal. • Option B — Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve: Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve is forest and plateau habitats support central Indian biodiversity. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is a biosphere reserve in Madhya Pradesh. • Option C — Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve: Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is it was India's first designated biosphere reserve. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is a biosphere reserve in the Western Ghats. Exam Takeaway: Connect Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve with “the dugong is an important conservation association” and “a marine biosphere reserve along the Tamil Nadu coast”.