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Standard VIII
Biology
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The concept of biosphere reserve was evolved by
  1. Government of India
  2. UNESCO
  3. Botanical survey of India
  4. UNDP

A
Government of India
B
Botanical survey of India
C
UNESCO
D
UNDP
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The concept of biosphere reserves has been evolved by UNESCO's Man and Biosphere programme (MABP). A biosphere reserve is a specified area in which multiple uses of the land is permitted by dividing it into zones, each for a particular activity. It helps in conservation of natural resources, promotes economic development, scientific research, monitoring and education. So, the correct answer is option C.

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