Question

Explain the natural heritage of India in detail.

Answer 1

Instructions :

1. This question is given 5 marks therefore the answer should have at least 12 - 15 points.
2. Define Natural heritage
3. Explain the various components of the natural heritage
4. State the importance of these components of the natural heritage of india

Solution :

• Everything present in nature which has social or cultural significance can be called Natural heritage.
• It includes various landscapes, rivers, seas, ponds, lakes, wildlife, plants, flowers, etc. Some of the natural heritage are :

• Landscapes : Landscapes can be defined as a part of the earth’s surface which has its own distinct characteristics.
• Few types of landscapes are wetlands, hills, grasslands, mountains, hills, cliffs, plains, coast, etc.
• The Himalayas are an excellent example of landscape. They support a wide variety of wildlife and vegetation.
• Pilgrimage places like Amarnath, Badrinath and Kedarnath are in the Himalayas.

• Rivers : Rivers have been an important part of the natural heritage of India since times.
• Many civilizations have flourished on the bank of rivers like the Indus valley civilization.
• Rivers has helped in the development of industry of clay-utensils, plastering and building houses
• Rivers provide water for day-to-day activities and also for industrial purposes.

• Vegetation : Vegetation has been an important part of Indian culture since the ancient times.
• Banyan, Pipal tree and basil have been worshiped in the Indian religion.
• Various plants like aloe-vera, ambala, neem, arudasi, harde are used for making medicines.

• Wildlife : The Indian wildlife is very rich and diverse. India is home to various species of animals like tiger, lion, rhino, monkey, deer, snake, crocodile, leopard, lizards, etc.
• Animals are considered as vehicles of Indian god-goddesses in the Indian religion.
• The figures of these animals are printed on the Indian currency.