Which biosphere reserve spanning two states of TN and Kerala is among 7 added to the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves?

a. Agasthiarmalai Biosphere Reserve

b. Peppara Sanctuary

c. Neyyar Sanctuary

d. None of the above

ANSWER: Agasthiarmalai Biosphere Reserve

Explanation:

Agasthiarmalai Biosphere Reserve spanning the states of TN and Kerala is among 7 reserves added to the list in this year. This is a recognition of the conservation measures taken up. ABR is now among the reserves added to the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves this year.

About the reserve

It has 4 wildlife sanctuaries and one tiger reserve

It has 2250 plant species

In TN, the reserve spans 1672 square km while it is 1828 square km in Kerala