Consider the following statements regarding the National Biosphere reserve program of India 1 It was...........

Environment and Ecology Biodiversity

Consider the following statements regarding the National Biosphere reserve program of India:

1. It was launched in 1972, a year after the launching of the UNESCO MAB.

2. A financial assistance is given in 90:10 ratios to the North Eastern Region States and three Himalayan states and in the ratio of 60:40 to other states for maintenance, improvement and development of certain items.

3. The State Government prepares the Management Action Plan which is approved and monitored by Central MAB Committee.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

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Explanation:

National Biosphere reserve program :

The Biosphere Reserve Programme is guided by UNESCO Man and Biosphere (MAB) programme as India is a signatory to the landscape approach supported by MAB programme.
A scheme called Biosphere Reserve is being implemented by Government of India since 1986, in which financial assistance is given in 90:10 ratio to the North Eastern Region States and three Himalayan states and in the ratio of 60:40 to other states for maintenance, improvement and development of certain items.
The State Government prepares the Management Action Plan which is approved and monitored by Central MAB Committee.
Presently, there are 18 noti fi ed biosphere reserves in India of which 12 are in MAB