In a biosphere reserve, limited human activity is permitted in

Options

A. Core zone
B. Buffer zone
C. Manipulation zone
D. Restoration zone

Answer

B

Explanation

A biosphere reserve consist of three zones:
(a) Core zone (Natural zone): No Human activity is allowed.
Core zone is the interior region where natural environment is maintained, biodiversity and genetic complex is protected and human activity is forbidden.
(b) Buffer zone : In this zone limited human activities are permitted like domestication research and eduction.
(c) Transition/Manipulation zone: In this area active cooperation between reserve management and local people exist for activities like cropping, forestry and human settlement.