Consider the following statements about the objectives of biosphere reserves programme in India and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. To serve as a wider base for conservation of the entire range of living resources and their ecological foundation. 2. To bring out representative ecosystems under conservation and sustainable use on a long term basis. 3. To ensure participation of local inhabitants for effective management and advise on means of improving livelihood of the local inhabitants through sustainable use. 4. To integrate scientific research with traditional knowledge of conservation, education and training as part of the overall management of biosphere reserve.

• A. 1, 2 and 3 are correct    
• B. 1, 2 and 4 are correct
• C. 1, 3 and 4 are correct
• D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct