Correct Answer: Option C — Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve. Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve is correct because it is Satpura National Park, Bori Sanctuary and Pachmarhi Sanctuary are associated protected areas. Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve is also specifically associated with forest and plateau habitats support central Indian biodiversity. 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 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 B — Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve: Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is alpine meadows, glaciers and rugged mountain habitats are prominent. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is altitudinal zonation supports varied Himalayan biodiversity. • Option D — Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve: Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve is coral reefs, seagrass beds and mangroves are important ecosystems. Exam Takeaway: Connect Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve with “Satpura National Park, Bori Sanctuary and Pachmarhi Sanctuary are associated protected areas” and “forest and plateau habitats support central Indian biodiversity”.
