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UPSC General Studies Sample Paper General Studies Sample Paper-5

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    Name the biosphere reserve which is the first marine Biosphere Reserve established in India and has extensive mangrove vegetation and has unique Dugong Dugon Species (Sea Cow), which is a vulnerable marine animal. Illegal coral mining for cement industries is now the main threat to the biosphere reserve.

    A)  Sunderban Deltaic Swamp         

    B)  Gulf of Kutch

    C)  Gulf of Mannar

    D)         Chilka

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] Gulf of Mannar is the first marine Biosphere Reserve established in India situated in Tamil Nadu. It is also a marine national park. About 46 species of mangrove plants are endemic to this region and among the species Sea Cow or Dugong Dugon is also endemic. Now illegal coral mining for cement industries and indiscriminate collection of sea grass is the main threat to the reserve. Now about 65% of the existing coral reefs in the area is dead due to human interference.


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