Question
Biology Question on Biodiversity and Conservation
| Match List-I with List-II:List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| A. Biodiversity hotspot | I. Khasi and Jantia hills in Meghalaya |
| B. Sacred groves | II. World Summit on Sustainable |
| C. Johannesburg South Africa | III. Parthenium |
| D. Alien species invasion | IV. Western Ghats |
| Choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
A
A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
B
A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
C
A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
D
A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
Answer
A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
Explanation
Solution
A. Biodiversity hotspot: The Western Ghats is a recognized biodiversity hotspot. A-IV
B. Sacred groves: Sacred groves are forest fragments traditionally protected by local communities. They are often found in the Khasi and Jantia hills of Meghalaya. B-I
C. Johannesburg, South Africa: The World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002 was held in Johannesburg, South Africa. C-II
D. Alien species invasion: Parthenium (commonly known as congress grass) is an invasive alien species in India. D-III