Difference between Wildlife sanctuary and National Parks - Biosphere reserve and name of Biosphere reserve in India
What are the differences among wildlife sanctuary National Park and Bio- reserves.
Answer : Sanctuaries, national parks and bio-reserves
are established for the protection of wildlife. All these 3 words sounds like
synonyms but there are some differences.
The
differences between sanctuaries and national parks
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Wild life Sanctuary |
National Park |
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1.Wildlife Sanctuary is a place,
where animals are transferred to live and to remain secured. 2. Wildlife Sanctuary is established for the protection of some species. The sanctuary can be established by the government after certain process. 3.Human activities are permitted
within certain limit. 4. Domesticated animals can be
allowed to graze after due permission from the authorities. 5. This is meant for only some particular Flora
and Fauna. 6. There is no fixed boundaries. 7. A sanctuary can be Upgraded to a
national park. |
1. National Parks refers to a region
that is specifically reserved for the preservation of biodiversity and
wildlife. 2. National Park is established
through the coordination of state and central government. 4. There is complete ban on animal grazing. 7. National Parks can not be Degraded to sanctuaries.
8. Kaziranga, Corbett, Velavadar, Marine
National park, Gir, Dachigam, Simlipal etc. are important National parks. |
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Bio-reserve
A Biosphere reserve is a protected area reserved
for the conservation of endangered species of Flora and Fauna. It is a place that preserve wildlife, landforms and
waterways while providing appropriate public use and enjoyment of a natural
environment.
It is
formed according to international norms. This programme was initiated by UNESCO in
1971.The purpose is to protect the physical and cultural diversity of any region.
Besides all vegetation insects and land of the area the lifestyle of the people
living there is also protected.
There are total 18 Biosphere reserve in India. The name
are given Below
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Name of
Biosphere reserve |
Location |
Established
year |
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Nilgiri |
Tamil Nadu-Kerala and Karnataka |
1986 |
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Nanda Devi |
Uttrakhand |
1988 |
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Nokrek |
Meghalaya |
1988 |
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Great nicobar |
Andaman and nicobar |
1989 |
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Gulf of mannar |
Tamil Nadu |
1989 |
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Manas |
Assam |
1989 |
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Sundarbans |
West Bengal |
1989 |
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Simlipal |
Odisha |
1994 |
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Dibrusaikhowa |
Assam |
1997 |
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Dehang-Debang |
Arunachal Pradesh |
1998 |
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Pachmarhi |
Madhya Pradesh |
1999 |
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Khangchendzonga |
Sikkim |
2000 |
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Agasthyamalai |
Kerala |
2001 |
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Achanakamar – Amarkantak |
Chhattishgarh |
2005 |
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Kachchh ( Largest) |
Gujarat |
2008 |
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Cold Desert |
Himachal Pradesh |
2009 |
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Seshachalam Hills |
Andhrapradesh |
2010 |
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Panna |
Madhyapradesh |
2011 |