Correct Answer: Option B — Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve. Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve is correct because it is it is associated with the Satpura landscape. Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve is also specifically associated with Satpura National Park, Bori Sanctuary and Pachmarhi Sanctuary are associated protected areas. 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 A — Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve: Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is it spans parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is montane shola-grassland and tropical forest habitats occur within it. • Option C — Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve: Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers landscapes are associated with it. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is alpine meadows, glaciers and rugged mountain habitats are prominent. • Option D — Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve: Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve is it includes islands and shallow coastal waters. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is coral reefs, seagrass beds and mangroves are important ecosystems. Exam Takeaway: Connect Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve with “it is associated with the Satpura landscape” and “Satpura National Park, Bori Sanctuary and Pachmarhi Sanctuary are associated protected areas”.
