In Biosphere Reserves of India, which term combines the facts “it is associated with the Satpura landscape” and “forest and plateau habitats support central Indian biodiversity”?

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 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 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 it spans parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka. • 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 Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers landscapes are associated with it. • 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 it includes islands and shallow coastal waters. Exam Takeaway: Connect Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve with “forest and plateau habitats support central Indian biodiversity” and “it is associated with the Satpura landscape”.