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Q · BiodiversityMedium · 45s
In India, the term ‘Biosphere Reserve’ refers to:
TopicBiodiversity
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Biosphere Reserves are areas designated to promote conservation of biodiversity, research, monitoring, education, and sustainable development.
Final Answer: Option B — Protected areas for conserving genetic diversity and fostering sustainable development