As of the June 2021, how many biosphere reserves are established in India?

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1. A biosphere reserve is an area comprising terrestrial, marine and coastal ecosystems recognized under UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme.
2. The question asks for the official count for India as of June 2021. The recognized number at that time was $18$ biosphere reserves.
3. Examples include Nilgiri, Nanda Devi, Gulf of Mannar and Sundarbans, confirming the established network across India.
4. Therefore the correct option is the first one (18); the other choices (20, 26, 15) do not match the official count as of June 2021.

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