Q. Consider the following statements regarding Biosphere Reserves:- Biosphere Reserves are referred to as 'living laboratories' due to human intervention in protected areas.
- In Biosphere Reserves, no activities except for research are permitted.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer:
Only 1
Notes: Statement 1 is correct because Biosphere Reserves act as ‘living laboratories’ for testing and demonstrating integrated management of ecosystems. Statement 2 is incorrect, as human activities like sustainable agriculture, tourism, and settlements are allowed in designated zones. Only the core zone is strictly protected, while buffer and transition zones allow limited, controlled human activity.