Q. The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional human life is the establishment of
- biosphere reserves
- botanical gardens
- national parks
- wildlife sanctuaries
Answer: (a) biosphere reserves
Biosphere Reserves
- The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional human life is the establishment of biosphere reserves.
- These reserves are established to protect larger areas of natural habitat than a typical national park or animal sanctuary.
- The site must contain a protected and minimally disturbed core area of value of nature conservation.
- Sustainable development of reserves is based on local community efforts.
- It includes terrestrial, marine and coastal ecosystems.
- There are 18 biosphere reserves in India.
Botanical gardens
- It is a place where ferns, conifers and flowering plants are grown and displayed for the purposes of research and education.
- This is an area set aside by a national government to preserve the natural environment.
- This area is maintained for the purpose of protecting & propagating or developing wildlife therein or its environment.
- This is an area where animal habitats and their surroundings are protected from any sort of disturbance. The capturing, killing and poaching of animals is strictly prohibited in these regions.