Question 2(a)Differentiate between 'Wildlife sanctuary' and 'Biosphere reserve'.

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Differences between 'Wildlife sanctuary' and 'Biosphere reserve':Wildlife SanctuaryBiosphere ReserveWildlife Sanctuaries provide protection and suitable living conditions to wild animals.Large areas of protected land for conservation of wild life, plant and animal resources and traditional life of the tribals living in the area.Preserves wild animals and birds.Preserves complete biodiversity including plants, animals and microorganisms.Certain activities such as grazing livestock, collecting medicinal plants and firewood is allowed.Human activities are not allowed.Examples — Sanjay Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary, Chinnar Wildlife SanctuaryExamples — Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve, Sunderbans National Reserve

Wildlife Sanctuary	Biosphere Reserve
Wildlife Sanctuaries provide protection and suitable living conditions to wild animals.	Large areas of protected land for conservation of wild life, plant and animal resources and traditional life of the tribals living in the area.
Preserves wild animals and birds.	Preserves complete biodiversity including plants, animals and microorganisms.
Certain activities such as grazing livestock, collecting medicinal plants and firewood is allowed.	Human activities are not allowed.
Examples — Sanjay Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary	Examples — Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve, Sunderbans National Reserve

Conservation of Plants and Animals — Question 2

Question 2(a)