Which one of the following statements is not correct about Biosphere Reserves ?
They are protected areas meant for conservation of Biodiversity
Each Biosphere reserve has three zones
There is a network of biosphere reserves world over
They were first started by IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources)
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UPSC CAPF – 2009
B) Each Biosphere reserve has three zones: This is correct. The typical zonation includes a core area (strictly protected), a buffer zone (allowing limited activities compatible with conservation), and a transition area (allowing sustainable economic and human activities).
C) There is a network of biosphere reserves world over: This is correct. Biosphere reserves form a global network under the MAB programme.
IUCN is a prominent international organization involved in nature conservation but did not originate the biosphere reserve concept.