Environment & Ecology · Protected Areas of India

Consider the following statements: I. Nanda Devi National Park forms the core area of the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, and entry into its core zone is permitted only for scientific research with prior approval. II. All Himalayan peaks above 7,000 metres in Uttarakhand fall within legally notified National Parks, thereby prohibiting commercial mountaineering expeditions on such peaks. III. Eco-Sensitive Zones around Himalayan protected areas are uniformly fixed at 10 km and statutorily prohibit all forms of tourism-related activities. How many of the above statements are correct?