Question 3128
In which Indian state is Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve located?
Answer
Sikkim
Why?
The correct answer is Sikkim. Key Points Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve is located in the northeastern state of Sikkim in India. The reserve is named after the third-highest peak in the world, Mount Khangchendzonga. It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016, under the ‘Mixed’ category (both cultural and natural). The biosphere reserve is known for its rich biodiversity and is home to many rare and endangered species, including the Snow Leopard, Red Panda, and Himalayan Black Bear. Additional Information West Bengal West Bengal is home to the Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve, which includes the largest mangrove forest in the world and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bihar Bihar does not have a major biosphere reserve, but it is known for its rich historical and cultural heritage, including the ancient university of Nalanda. Assam Assam is known for the Manas Biosphere Reserve, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Project Tiger Reserve, notable for its rare and endangered species such as the Assam Roofed Turtle, Hispid Hare, Golden Langur, and Pygmy Hog.
