Which Biosphere Reserves of India term is correctly identified by “a biosphere reserve in Madhya Pradesh” and “it is associated with the Satpura landscape”?

Correct Answer: Option A — Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve. Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve is correct because it is a biosphere reserve in Madhya Pradesh. Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve is also specifically associated with it is associated with the Satpura landscape. Two additional identifying facts are that Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve is Satpura National Park, Bori Sanctuary and Pachmarhi Sanctuary are associated protected areas and Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve is associated with forest and plateau habitats support central Indian biodiversity. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option B — Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve: Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is a biosphere reserve in the Western Ghats. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is it spans parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka. • Option C — Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve: Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is a high-Himalayan biosphere reserve in Uttarakhand. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers landscapes are associated with it. • Option D — 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. Exam Takeaway: Connect Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve with “a biosphere reserve in Madhya Pradesh” and “it is associated with the Satpura landscape”.