Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is located in which state?

The correct answer is: (b) Uttarakhand

Explanation:
The Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is situated in the state of Uttarakhand in northern India. It includes the Nanda Devi National Park and the Valley of Flowers National Park.

It is located in the Garhwal Himalayan region and covers an area rich in biodiversity, including endangered species like the snow leopard, musk deer, and a wide range of alpine flora. 

Information Booster:
• It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004.
• It is part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves under UNESCO’s Man and Biosphere Programme.
• Includes parts of Chamoli, Pithoragarh, and Bageshwar districts.

Additional Information:
• Odisha – Simlipal Biosphere Reserve.
• Karnataka – Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (partly) and Western Ghats reserves.
• Himachal Pradesh – Pin Valley.