In Biosphere Reserves of India, which term combines the facts “Satpura National Park, Bori Sanctuary and Pachmarhi Sanctuary are associated protected areas” and “a biosphere reserve in Madhya Pradesh”?

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 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 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 montane shola-grassland and tropical forest habitats occur within it. • 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 alpine meadows, glaciers and rugged mountain habitats are prominent. • 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 coral reefs, seagrass beds and mangroves are important ecosystems. Exam Takeaway: Connect Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve with “a biosphere reserve in Madhya Pradesh” and “Satpura National Park, Bori Sanctuary and Pachmarhi Sanctuary are associated protected areas”.