Correct Option
The correct match is A-4, B-3, C-5, D-1.
- Similipal Biosphere Reserve is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Orissa. It is known for its sal forests and Bengal tiger population.
- Dehong Deband (Dihang-Dibang) Biosphere Reserve is situated in Arunachal Pradesh. It is characterized by subtropical rainforests and high biodiversity in the Eastern Himalayas.
- Nokrek Biosphere Reserve is located in the Garo Hills of Meghalaya. It is recognized for its unique gene pool of wild citrus species and tropical forests.
- Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve is located in Sikkim. It encompasses high-altitude alpine ecosystems, glaciers, and sacred landscapes around Mount Kanchenjunga. It was designated a UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves site in 2018.
Incorrect Options
Options 1, 2, and 3 contain incorrect pairings of Biosphere Reserves with their respective states.
- Option 1 incorrectly matches Similipal with Sikkim and Kanchenjunga with Orissa.
- Option 2 incorrectly matches Dehong Deband with Meghalaya and Nokrek with Uttaranchal.
- Option 3 incorrectly matches Similipal with Sikkim, Dehong Deband with Meghalaya, and Nokrek with Uttaranchal.