Consider the following statements 1 This Biosphere Reserve is a part of the World Network of Biosphe...........

Geography and Environment (CSC) Biodiversity

Consider the following statements:

1. This Biosphere Reserve is a part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves under the UNESCO MAB program.

2. It encompasses three protected areas including the Gangau Sanctuary.

3. The major ethnic groups here are Gond, Khairuas, and Yadavas.

4. The region is the most sacrosanct pilgrimage for the followers of the Pranami sect world over.

Which of the following biosphere reserves is being described above?

Panchmarhi Biosphere Reserve

Simlipal Biosphere Reserve

Panna Biosphere Reserve

Achanakamar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve

Panna BR :

Twelve of the eighteen biosphere reserves are a part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, based on the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme list. Panna BR is the latest addition in 2020.
The BR includes, 3 Protected Areas (i.e., Panna National Park, Gangau & KenGharial sanctuaries.
The Panna Tiger Reserve is one of the most critical in North Central Highlands for protecting the Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris). Other 2 species of cats claim this region as their home; the Siyah Gosh (Felis caracal) and Jungle cat (Felis chaus). The avifauna in this region is rich with over 280 species recorded.
The Ken River is a beautiful location to witness the beautiful and skilled songster that is the Indian Paradise Flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi).
The site is characterized by forests, seasonal as well as aquatic, and marshy vegetation.
The Panna Biosphere Reserve encompasses nearly 300 villages. The diversity of the forest aids in the livelihood of the inhabitants with medicinal plants, and secondary products such as Kattha, Gum and resins that are collected from the forest.