India has a history of religious and cultural traditions to emphasise protection of nature. In related with this such sacred groves are found in ______________

Khasi and Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya

The correct answer is Option (2) → Khasi and Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya

Sacred groves in India are forest patches or natural areas that are considered sacred and are protected due to their religious or cultural significance. They are typically found around places of worship, temples, or other religious sites. 

The conservation of sacred groves is an example of in situ conservation, where natural habitats are preserved in their original locations, and human activities are limited to ensure the protection of biodiversity and the cultural heritage associated with these sacred sites.

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.