Question

The region of biosphere reserve which is legally protected and where no human activity is allowed is known as
A. Restoration zone
B. Core zone
C. Buffer zone
D. Transition zone

Answer 1

A biosphere reserve is a particular area in which multiple activities can be performed on the lands permitted differently by dividing it in different zones , each one for a particular activity. There are a total 425 biosphere reserves in the world.

Complete answer:
The buffer zone is divided into three zones :- the core, the buffer and the manipulation zone.
A. Core zone: Human activities are prohibited in this zone.
B. Buffer zone: Only limited human activity is allowed in the buffer zone.
C. Manipulation zone: In this zone many human activities are allowed
Biosphere reserves play a very major role in conserving the species like wild populations, lifestyle of tribals and the genetic resources of domesticated plants and animals.

Additional information:
In situ conservation approach includes protection of ecosystems through a protected area. Other than the biosphere reserve the other various in situ conservation that has been set up to protect animals and plants are national park, wild life sanctuaries, several wetlands, mangroves and coral reefs also sacred grooves and lakes. In situ conservation allows agricultural, horticultural and animal husbandry people. The other type of conservation is ex situ conservation which follows sacred plants and home gardens and seed banks, botanical gardens, zoological gardens , field gene banks and cryopreservation.

The correct option is option (B) i.e. core zone.

Note:- Fourteen biosphere reserves are present in india. It is an in situ conservation. In situ conservations are the most appropriate and useful method to maintain species of animals and plants in their natural habitats.