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Which of the following Biosphere Reserves was the first to be established by the Government of India?

A

Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve

B

Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve

C

Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve

D

Sundarbans

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B
The first Biosphere Reserve to be established by the Government of India is the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve spread in the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka in 1986. It lies in Western Ghats. It is a part of Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary, Bandipur wildlife Sanctuary, Nilambur National Park and Silent Valley National Park
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