Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Biodiversity and Conservation

Question:

Identify the regions, where sacred groves are not found?

Options:

Khasi and Jaintia hills in Meghalaya

Western Ghat regions of Karnataka and Maharashtra

Caves of Ajanta and Elora

Sarguja, Chanda and Bastar areas of Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer:

Caves of Ajanta and Elora

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Caves of Ajanta and Elora     

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. In Meghalaya, the sacred groves are the last refuges for a large number of rare and threatened plants.