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Simlipal Bio-Reserve (Sanctuary) is located in which of the following states?
1. Nagaland
2. Odisha
3. Mizoram
4. Himachal Pradesh

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Correct Answer - Option 2 : Odisha

The correct answer is Odisha.

  • Simlipal Bioreserve designated a Tiger reserve in 1956.
  • Simlipal Bioreserve is a part of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve(2009).
  • It is located in the northern part of Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district. 
  • Simplipal biosphere reserve area 4,374 sq. km. and 845 sq. km. forest (tiger reserve), 2,129 sq km buffer area.

  • Biosphere reserves are established by countries and recognized under UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme to promote sustainable development based on local community efforts.
  • The program of Biosphere Reserve was initiated by UNESCO in 1971.
  • The first biosphere reserve of the world was established in 1979, since then the network of biosphere reserves has increased to 727 in 131 countries across the world.
  • In Madhya Pradesh, Panna Tiger Reserve has been UNESCO's Biosphere Reserves. This is the 12th biosphere reserve from India and third from Madhya Pradesh, after Pachmarhi and Amarkantak.
  • In India 18 Biosphere Reserve.
  • There are a total of 12 Biosphere Reserve of India, It has been recognized by the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Program.

 

Biosphere Reserve in India STATES

Panna Tiger 

 Madhya Pradesh

Gulf of Mannar             

Tamil Nadu
Sunderban West Bengal
Nokrek

Meghalaya

Pachmarhi         Madhya Pradesh       
Great Nicobar Great Nicobar
Kanchenjunga Sikkim
Agasthyamala Kerala
Nanda Devi Uttarakhand
Achanakmar Amarkantak Chattisgarh
Simlipal Odisha
 
Nilgiri Tamil Nadu


State Capital Statehood Day State Animal State Festival Language
Nagaland Kohima 1 December  Gayal Hornbill English, Hindi
Mizoram Aizawal 20 February Sumatran serow Mizo Mizo, English
Himachal Pradesh Shimla 25 January Snow Leopard Sazo, Halda Hindi

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