As of 7 November 2026, which of these Indian biosphere reserves was outside UNESCO’s World Network of…
UNESCO lists Gulf of Mannar, Nanda Devi and Nilgiri in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves. Manas was outside that network as of the stated date.
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As of 7 November 2026, which of these Indian biosphere reserves was outside UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves?
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Correct answer D
UNESCO lists Gulf of Mannar, Nanda Devi and Nilgiri in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves. Manas was outside that network as of the stated date.
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Option A
UNESCO’s Indian biosphere reserve list includes the Gulf of Mannar.
Option B
UNESCO’s Indian biosphere reserve list includes Nanda Devi.
Option C
UNESCO’s Indian biosphere reserve list includes Nilgiri.
Option D
Manas does not appear in UNESCO’s Indian biosphere reserve list. The separate World Heritage inscription of Manas Wildlife Sanctuary concerns a different designation.
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