Consider the following statements about Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve 1 It is located in the western...........

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Consider the following statements about Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve.

1.It is located in the western Himalayas region, within Himachal Pradesh state in North India.

2.These are the areas of coastal ecosystems which promote the conservation of biodiversity with its sustainable use.

3. These are most affected by the Indian monsoons.

Which of the following statemens is/are correct ?

1 and 2 Only

2 and 3 Only

1 and 3 Only

All of the above

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Explanation:

Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve is a biosphere reserve located in the western Himalayas region, within Himachal Pradesh state in North India. Biosphere reserves are the areas of coastal ecosystems which promote the conservation of biodiversity with its sustainable use.There are over 669 biosphere reserves around the world in over 120 countries.The ministry of environment and forest provides financial assistance to the respective state governments for conservation of landscape, biological diversity and the cultural heritage.

The cold deserts of India are located adjacent to the Himalaya Mountains. They are not affected by the Indian monsoons because they lie in the rain shadow of the Himalayas.