State whether the following statements are True or False. Correct the false statements. (i) There can be a wildlife sanctuary within a biosphere reserve. (ii) Plants of a particular area are collectively termed as fauna. (iii) Deforestation leads to an increase in the water holding capacity of the soil. (iv) Bison is an endemic fauna of Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve.

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i. True

The biosphere reserve is a large protected area of land meant for conservation of wildlife, biodiversity and wildlife sanctuary is a protected area for animals in their natural environment. So a Biosphere reserve can consist of wildlife sanctuaries within it.

ii. False

Plants of a particular area are collectively termed as flora.

iii. False

Deforestation leads to decrease in water holding capacity of soil which causes floods.

iv. True

Bison is an endemic fauna of Panchmarhi Biosphere reserve.