Which one of the given sacred groves is not found in Madhya Pradesh?

The correct answer is Option (2) → Jaintia hills

Sacred groves are forest patches protected by communities for religious reasons.

Option (1) Sarguja — In Madhya Pradesh.

Option (2) Jaintia hills — Not in Madhya Pradesh. The Khasi and Jaintia Hills are in Meghalaya.

Option (3) Chanda — In Madhya Pradesh.

Option (4) Bastar — In Madhya Pradesh.

NCERT Extract:
How Do We Conserve Biodiversity? – “… In India, ecologically unique and biodiversity-rich regions are legally protected as biosphere reserves, national parks and sanctuaries. India now has 14 biosphere reserves, 90 national parks and 448 wildlife sanctuaries. 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.”