Which one of the following statements on biosphere reserves is not correct? [CDS 2010] (a) In 1973, UNESCO launched a worldwide programme on man and biosphere (b) Biosphere reserves promote research on ecological conservation (c) Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is located in Madhya Pradesh (d) Biosphere reserves are multipurpose protected areas to preserve the genetic diversity in ecosystems

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