Similipal Biosphere Reserve is one of the largest biospheres is a national park and a tiger reserve ...........

orrisa Geography and Environment

Similipal Biosphere Reserve is one of the largest biospheres, is a national park and a tiger reserve as well derives its name from ___________?

Silk Cotton Tree

Oak Tree

Betula Tree

Acacia Tree

Explanation:

Similipal Biosphere Reserve

It is one of the largest biospheres in India. It is a national park and a tiger reserve as well. It derives its name from ‘Simul’ (silk cotton) tree. It was declared a biosphere reserve by the Government of India in June 1994. Location: It lies in the eastern end of the eastern ghat and is located in the northern part of Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district. Spread: It is spread over 4,374 sq. km, out of which 845 sq. km. is core forest (tiger reserve), 2,129 sq km is the buffer area and 1,400 sq km is transition space.