Which Biosphere Reserves of India term is correctly identified by “forest and plateau habitats support central Indian biodiversity” and “a biosphere reserve in Madhya Pradesh”?

Correct Answer: Option D — Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve. Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve is correct because it is forest and plateau habitats support central Indian biodiversity. Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve is also specifically associated with a biosphere reserve in Madhya Pradesh. 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 was India's first designated biosphere reserve. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is a biosphere reserve in the Western Ghats. • Option B — Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve: Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is altitudinal zonation supports varied Himalayan biodiversity. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is a high-Himalayan biosphere reserve in Uttarakhand. • Option C — Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve: Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve is the dugong is an important conservation association. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is a marine biosphere reserve along the Tamil Nadu coast. Exam Takeaway: Connect Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve with “forest and plateau habitats support central Indian biodiversity” and “a biosphere reserve in Madhya Pradesh”.