Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Biodiversity and Conservation

Question:

Which of the following is not a "sacred groove" ?

Options:

Khasi and Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya.

Aravalli Hills of Rajasthan.

Western Ghat regions of Karnataka.

Chanda and Bastar areas of Uttar Pradesh.

Correct Answer:

Chanda and Bastar areas of Uttar Pradesh.

Explanation:

Option 4 is correct .Chanda and Bastar areas of Uttar Pradesh.

India has also a history of religious and cultural traditions that emphasised protection of nature. 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. In Meghalaya, the sacred groves are the last refuges for a large number of rare and threatened plants.