Question

In which of the following states is the Simlipal bio-reserve located?
1. Himachal Pradesh
2. Punjab
3. Uttarakhand
4. Odisha

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Odisha

The correct answer is Odisha.

• Simlipal sanctuary is one of the UNESCO-recognized biosphere reserves in India spread in an area of more than 2750 km² of the Chotanagpur plateau.
• Simlipal National Park derives its name from the abundance of "Semul" or red silk cotton trees that bloom abundantly in the locality.
• It was formally designated a tiger reserve in 1956, and under Project Tiger in the year 1973.
• It is part of the Similipal-Kuldiha-Hadgarh Elephant Reserve popularly known as Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve.

• Biosphere Reserves in India:

  Biosphere	State
  Cold Desert	Himachal Pradesh
  Nanda Devi	Uttrakhand
  Khangchendzonga	Sikkim
  Manas	Assam
  Kachchh	Gujarat (Largest Area)
  Sundarban	West Bengal
  Nilgiri	Tamil Nadu-Kerala
  Gulf of Mannar	Tamil Nadu