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Nanda Devi biosphere reserve is found in

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  1. Uttaranchal

  2. Assam

  3. Himachal Pradesh

  4. Andhra Pradesh.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, established in 1982, is a national park situated around the peak of Nanda Devi in the state of Uttaranchal.

So, the correct option is 'Uttaranchal'.

IUCN stands for

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  1. Indian Union of Chemical Nomenclature

  2. Indian Union for Conservation of Nature

  3. International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources

  4. International Union for Conservation of Nutrients

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

IUCN stands for International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. It is the authority on threatened species, and it treats threatened species as a group of three categories, depending on the degree relative to which they are threatened. Those categories are Vulnerable species; Endangered species and Critically endangered species. As per the Red list of 2000, there are 11,096 threatened species.

So, the correct answer is 'International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources'.

Similipal is

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  1. Sanctuary

  2. Biosphere Reserve

  3. National Park only

  4. Zoo

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

An ecosystem with plants and animals of unusual scientific and natural interest is known as a biosphere reserve. UNESCO has given this label for protecting these sites. The main motive is to promote the management, research, and education in conservation of education. It also includes the  'sustainable use of natural resources'. The number of biosphere reserves in May 2002 was 408 in 94 countries. Similipal is a biosphere reserve in Odisha.

So, the correct answer is 'Biosphere Reserve'.

First national park of India is

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  1. Kanha N.P.

  2. Periyar N.P.

  3. Corbett N.P.

  4. Bandipur N.P.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A park in use for conservation purposes is known as a National park. It is basically a reserve of natural, semi-natural, or developed land that a sovereign state declares or owns. Flora and fauna are provided immense protection in such areas. Currently, in India, we have 166 national parks. Corbett National Park is the first national park of India.

So, the correct answer is 'Corbett N.P.'.