Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
| LIST-I | LIST-II |
|---|---|
| Sacred groves | States |
| A. Khasi and Jaintia Hills | I. Rajasthan |
| B. Western ghat | II. Madhya Pradesh |
| C. Aravalli Hills | III. Karnataka |
| D. Chanda area | IV. Meghalaya |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
(A) Khasi and Jaintia Hills — this matches (IV) Meghalaya. Sacred groves are forest patches that communities protect for religious reasons. The Khasi and Jaintia Hills with such groves are in Meghalaya.
(B) Western ghat — this matches (III) Karnataka. Sacred groves are found in the Western Ghat regions of Karnataka and Maharashtra.
(C) Aravalli Hills — this matches (I) Rajasthan. The Aravalli Hills with sacred groves are in Rajasthan.
(D) Chanda area — this matches (II) Madhya Pradesh. Sacred groves are found in the Sarguja, Chanda and Bastar areas of Madhya Pradesh.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 21-05-2026 (Slot 1) and on 20-05-2026 (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.”