Which of the following statements about the Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve are correct?
1. It is located in the trans-Himalayan region of Himachal Pradesh and includes the Pin Valley National Park.
2. It is the first biosphere reserve in India to be included in the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves.

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Accepted Answer

A) 1 only — Statement 1 is correct as the Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve encompasses Pin Valley National Park, Chandratal, Sarchu, and Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve was the first in India to be included in the UNESCO WNBR (in 2000), while the Cold Desert is the 13th.

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