Correct Answer: Option C — Sundarban Biosphere Reserve. Sundarban Biosphere Reserve is correct because it is tidal creeks, mudflats and mangrove islands dominate the landscape. Sundarban Biosphere Reserve is also specifically associated with cyclones and salinity are major ecological pressures. Two additional identifying facts are that Sundarban Biosphere Reserve is tidal creeks, mudflats and mangrove islands dominate the landscape and Sundarban Biosphere Reserve is associated with cyclones and salinity are major ecological pressures. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option A — Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve: Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve is Satpura National Park, Bori Sanctuary and Pachmarhi Sanctuary are associated protected areas. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is forest and plateau habitats support central Indian biodiversity. • Option B — Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve: Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is montane shola-grassland and tropical forest habitats occur within it. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is it was India's first designated biosphere reserve. • Option D — Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve: Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is alpine meadows, glaciers and rugged mountain habitats are prominent. Exam Takeaway: Connect Sundarban Biosphere Reserve with “tidal creeks, mudflats and mangrove islands dominate the landscape” and “cyclones and salinity are major ecological pressures”.
