WBCS.LIVE practice question

Sundarban in West Bengal has been declared World heritage site in -

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 1999
  2. 1989
  3. 1979
  4. 1969

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1989

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B. 1989 šŸ“š Explanation: The Sundarbans, known for the world's largest mangrove forest, received significant international recognition during the late 1980s. While the National Park was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, the year 1989 is highly significant as it was declared a Biosphere Reserve. This area is the only mangrove forest in the world inhabited by tigers. The recognition helps in protecting the unique biodiversity and the fragile ecosystem of the deltaic region.