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Sacred groves are found in
(i) Khasi and Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya
(ii) Aravalli Hills of Rajasthan
(iii) Western ghat regions of Karnataka and Maharashtra and Sarguja, Chanda and Bastar areas of Madhya Pradesh
(iv) None of these
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (i), (ii), and (iii)
(c) (ii), (iii) and (iv) (d) Only (iv)
Answer: (b) (i), (ii), and (iii)
Sacred
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.
What are sacred groves? What is their role in conservation?
