The correct answer is option 1: Gulf of Mannar, Nokrek, Panchmarhi, and Simlipal.
A biosphere reserve is an area that aims to promote sustainable development while conserving the biodiversity of a particular region. The World Network of Biosphere Reserves is a program initiated by UNESCO to promote collaboration among different biosphere reserves worldwide.
In this question, we are asked to identify the set of biosphere reserves in India that are included in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves. The correct answer is option 1, which includes Gulf of Mannar, Nokrek, Panchmarhi, and Simlipal.
It is important to note that while the other options include some biosphere reserves, they do not include the specific combination of reserves mentioned in option 1. Therefore, option 1 is the correct answer.
Alert - correct answer should be option 4: Nilgiri, Nokrek, Panchmarhi, and Seshachalam. The correct combination of biosphere reserves included in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves in India is Nilgiri, Nokrek, Panchmarhi, and Seshachalam, which is provided in option 4.