Question

Sacred groves are found in Khasi and Jaintia hills of (i), Aravalli hills of (ii), Western Ghat religions of (iii).
A) (i)- Meghalaya; (ii) - Rajasthan; (iii) - Karnataka and Maharashtra
B) (i) Meghalaya and Maharashtra; (ii) - Rajasthan; (iii) - Madhya Pradesh
C) (i)-Madhya Pradesh; (ii) - Rajasthan; (iii) - Meghalaya
D) (i) -Rajasthan; (ii) - Meghalaya; (iii) - Karnataka and Maharashtra

Answer 1

Hint:In India alongside the government, the locals also show interest in forest conservation. This is one such measure that is carried by the indigenous people. Such groves are seen in a north-eastern state, some western states, and one of the central states of India.

Complete answer:
Sacred groves are defined as the parts of the forest that are left untouched by locals and even given complete protection by them. In many cultures, large and huge areas of forest were set aside. Subsequently, all the trees and wildlife within were venerated and they are provided with total protection. The examples of sacred groves include Khasi and Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya and Aravalli Hills of Rajasthan.

India has a history of religious and cultural traditions that gives observation on the protection of nature. As a result, the natives also take upon themselves to protect their biosphere, an example of which is given name as sacred groves.

Other examples of sacred groves include-
i) Western Ghat regions of Karnataka and Maharashtra.
ii) The Bastar, Chanda, and Sarguja areas of Madhya Pradesh.
iii) In Meghalaya, the sacred groves are the last refuge for a many number of rare and endangered plants.
iv) In India, ecologically unique and biodiversity-rich regions are legally protected by the action of forest authorities through biosphere reserves, national parks, and Sanctuaries.

Hence the correct answer is option ‘A’ i.e, (i)- Meghalaya; (ii) - Rajasthan; (iii) - Karnataka and Maharashtra.

Note:Parts of the forest and the associated wildlife exclusively protected and remains save by the locals are called "sacred groves". They are present across the country from "Khasi and Jaintia Hills" in Meghalaya to "Aravalli Hills" in Rajasthan. A large number of them are also located in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.