Which one of the following was recently declared as Biosphere Reserve by the Ministry of Environment and Forests ?

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Q: 51 (IES/2001)
Which one of the following was recently declared as “Biosphere Reserve” by the Ministry of Environment and Forests ?

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Current Affairs

question_exam: 

IES

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{'biosphere reserve': [1, 0, 2, 1], 'forests': [3, 0, 2, 0], 'environment': [2, 0, 0, 3], 'kanchanjanga': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'ministry': [0, 0, 0, 1]}

The recent declaration by the Ministry of Environment and Forests was regarding the designation of a particular area as a "Biosphere Reserve." A Biosphere Reserve is a unique and protected ecosystem that aims to conserve biodiversity, as well as promote sustainable development and research.

Option 1: Manas - This option is not the correct answer as Manas was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1989, much earlier than the recent declaration mentioned in the question.

Option 2: Simlipal - This option is not the correct answer as Simlipal was declared a Biosphere Reserve in 1994, also before the recent declaration mentioned in the question.

Option 3: Kanchanjanga - This is the correct answer. The Ministry of Environment and Forests recently declared Kanchanjanga as a Biosphere Reserve. Kanchanjanga is a mountain range located between Nepal and India and is known for its rich biodiversity and cultural significance.

Option 4: Pachmarhi - This option is not the correct answer as Pachmarhi was declared a Biosphere Reserve in 2009, again before the recent declaration mentioned in the question.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3, Kanchanjanga.