Biosphere, National Parks - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following are marine national parks in India?

1) Rani Jhansi National Park
2) Mahatma Gandhi National Park
3) Gulf of Kutch National Park
4) Gulf of Mannar National Park

a. Only 1 and 2
b. Only 1, 3 and 4
c. Only 2 and 3
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All of the above

Explanation:
The Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park is located in Wandur National Park in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch is the first marine national park of India. Rani Jhansi Marine National Park is in Ritchie’s Archipelago in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park is from the east coast of Tamil Nadu consists small islands (islets) and coral reefs in the Gulf of Mannar in the Indian Ocean.
2)   Which of the following is India’s first marine biosphere?

a. Palk Bay and Palk Strait
b. Great Nicobar
c. Sunderbans
d. Gulf of Mannar
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Gulf of Mannar

Explanation:
It is famous for sea cow (dugong). India has 18 biosphere reserves. Out of these, 9 are recognized by the World Network of Biosphere Reserves by the UNESCO. Gulf of Mannar is a recognized site.

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