Match List-I with List-II
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| Sacred Groves | States |
| (A) Khasi and Jaintia Hills | (I) Rajasthan |
| (B) Western Ghat regions | (II) Karnataka and Maharashtra |
| (C) Sarguja and Bastar areas | (III) Madhya Pradesh |
| (D) Aravalli Hills | (IV) Meghalaya |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)
(A) Khasi and Jaintia Hills — this matches (IV) Meghalaya. These hills are in Meghalaya. Its sacred groves are the last refuges of many rare and threatened plants.
(B) Western Ghat regions — this matches (II) Karnataka and Maharashtra. The Western Ghat regions of these two states have sacred groves.
(C) Sarguja and Bastar areas — this matches (III) Madhya Pradesh. These areas, along with Chanda, are sacred grove areas of Madhya Pradesh.
(D) Aravalli Hills — this matches (I) Rajasthan. The Aravalli Hills of Rajasthan have sacred groves.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 21-05-2026 (Slot 1) and on 15-05-2026 (Slot 1).
NCERT Extract:
How do we conserve Biodiversity? – “… In many cultures, tracts of forest were set aside, and all the trees and wildlife within were venerated and given total protection. Such sacred groves are found in Khasi and Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya, Aravalli Hills of Rajasthan, Western Ghat regions of Karnataka and Maharashtra and the Sarguja, Chanda and Bastar areas of Madhya Pradesh.”