The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity, together with traditional human life, is the establishment of? Biosphere reserves? Botanical gardens? [2014]

The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity, together with traditional human life, is the establishment of

biosphere reserves
botanical gardens
national parks
wildlife sanctuaries

Explanation

Option (a) is correct

Biosphere Reserves are the most suitable strategy because they aim to conserve biodiversity along with traditional human lifestyles. They follow a zonal approach:
- Core zone: Strictly protected (no human activity)
- Buffer zone: Limited activities like research, education
- Transition zone: Sustainable human settlements and traditional practices allowed
This integrated model is promoted under the UNESCO Man and Biosphere Programme, balancing conservation with livelihood needs.

Diagram illustrating Biosphere Reserve Zoning with three concentric zones: Core Area, Buffer Zone, and Transition Zone. Core Area restricts activities to monitoring and prohibits tourism and settlement, Buffer Zone allows research and education, and Transition Zone permits tourism, recreation, and settlement, indicated by labeled icons and footprints.