Biosphere Reserves and Conservation Efforts

Flashcards in Question and Answer format.

In which year did UNESCO launch the Man and Biosphere Programme?

1971

Under which IUCN category are Biosphere Reserves classified?

IUCN Category V

What are the three zones of a Biosphere Reserve?

Core Area, Buffer Zone, and Transition Area

What is the function of the Buffer Zone in a Biosphere Reserve?

Used for activities compatible with sound ecological practices that reinforce research, monitoring, training or education.

Which organization implements the MAB Programmes Strategy and Roadmap?

MAB Secretariat

What is the main governing body of the Man and Biosphere Programme?

International Coordinating Council (MAB-ICC)

Name any two advisory bodies under the MAB Programme.

Advisory Committee and International Support Group

How many biosphere reserves exist worldwide as per WNBR?

714 biosphere reserves in 129 countries

Which biosphere reserve was the first in India to be recognized under UNESCO MAB Programme?

Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve

Which biosphere reserve includes Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park?

Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve

Which invertebrate species found in Gulf of Mannar is called a living fossil?

Balanoglossus

Which biosphere reserve is the largest mangrove forest and delta ecosystem?

Sunderbans Biosphere Reserve

Which river drains the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve?

Rishi Ganga River

What is the highest peak of the Garo Hills in Nokrek Biosphere Reserve?

Nokrek Peak

Which tribes dominate the Nokrek Biosphere Reserve region?

Garo tribes

Which peak is the highest in Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve?

Dhoopgarh

Which two biospheres lie across Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh?

Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve

Which three rivers originate in Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere?

Narmada, Johilla, and Son

Which tribes inhabit Similipal Biosphere Reserve?

Erenga Kharias and Mankirdias

Which biosphere includes Indira Point, the southernmost tip of India?

Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve

Which biosphere is home to the Kanikaran tribe?

Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve

Which biosphere includes Mount Khangchendzonga?

Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve

Which biosphere contains the Tholung Monastery?

Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve

Which forest types dominate the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve?

Tropical evergreen, montane sholas and grasslands, semi-evergreen, moist and dry deciduous, and thorn forests

What is the name of the marine mammal protected in Gulf of Mannar?

Dugong or Sea Cow

Which sanctuary is known as the last refuge of the living fossil Balanoglossus?

Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve

Name the 3 biospheres in India that include tiger reserves.

Nilgiri, Similipal, Pachmarhi

Which river flows through Panna Biosphere Reserve?

Ken River

What is the role of NTCA in Project Tiger?

Administers tiger reserves, provides statutory authority, and ensures compliance with conservation measures

What is the TX2 goal set by the Petersburg Tiger Summit?

To double the world's wild tiger population by 2022

Which reserves had zero tigers according to the 2018 survey?

Dampa (Mizoram), Buxa (West Bengal), Palamau (Jharkhand)

Which Indian tiger reserve introduced a mascot and what is its name?

Kanha Tiger Reserve; Mascot Bhoor Singh the Barasingha

What is the function of M-STrIPES app?

Monitoring tiger movements and patrols through location data

What is the objective of MIKE Programme?

To monitor and assess illegal killing of elephants

Which Indian campaign was launched at the E-8 Ministerial for elephant conservation?

Haathi Mere Saathi

Which software helps identify individual Asiatic lions by whisker spots?

SIMBA (Software with Intelligent Marking Based identification of Asiatic lions)

Which project focuses on habitat restoration for the snow leopard?

Project Snow Leopard

Which initiative aims to introduce African Cheetahs in India?

Cheetah Reintroduction Project under 'Action Plan for Introduction of Cheetah in India'

Which reserve in MP is being used for African cheetah translocation?

Kuno National Park

What is the goal of the Asian Elephant Alliance?

To secure 96 of the 101 existing elephant corridors across 12 states

Which Indian program promotes wildlife enforcement across South Asia?

SAWEN (South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network)

Which initiative involves setting up Gajah centres in elephant landscapes?

Haathi Mere Saathi

Which project in Assam aimed to relocate rhinos to seven protected areas?

Indian Rhino Vision 2020

What are the goals of the National Action Plan for Migratory Birds (2018-23)?

Species and habitat conservation, outreach, research, and international cooperation

What is the purpose of e-Eye system?

Uses thermal and infrared cameras to prevent poaching and conflict

How many biosphere reserves in India are part of WNBR?

12 out of 18 biosphere reserves

Which biosphere is part of three eco-regions including Western Ghats?

Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve

Name the tribe from Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve.

Shompen

Which reserve contains the Pearl Banks of Pinctada fucata?

Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve

Which international forum endorsed the TX2 goal for tiger conservation?

The Petersburg Tiger Summit, 2010 in Russia.