Match List I (Biosphere Reserve) with List II (Location).

List I

i.Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve

ii.Panchmarhi Biosphere Reserve

iii.Simlipal Biosphere Reserve

iv.Nokrek Biosphere Reserve

List II

a.Odisha

b.Meghalaya

c.Madhya Pradesh

d.Uttarkhand

Ai-a, ii-b, iii-d, iv-c

Bi-c, ii-d, iii-b, iv-a

Ci-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d

Di-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b

Explanation

Each biosphere reserve is matched to the Indian state where it lies.

The Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is located in Uttarakhand.

The Panchmarhi Biosphere Reserve lies in Madhya Pradesh.

The Simlipal Biosphere Reserve is in Odisha.

The Nokrek Biosphere Reserve is in Meghalaya.

All four are recognised parts of India's network of biosphere reserves.

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