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India relishes a history of religious and cultural traditions which emphasized the protection of nature. In many cultures, tracts of forest were set aside, all the trees and wildlife within were venerated and given total protection. Such areas are referred to as
India relishes a history of religious and cultural traditions which emphasized the protection of nature. In many cultures, tracts of forest were set aside, all the trees and wildlife within were venerated and given total protection. Such areas are referred to as
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The correct option is C sacred groves
Sacred forests (= sacred groves) are forest patches around places of worship which are held in high esteem by tribal communities. They are undisturbed forest patches which are often surrounded by highly degraded landscapes. They are found in several parts of India, e.g., Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, etc. Many endemic species which are rare or have become extinct elsewhere can be seen to flourish here.
Sacred forests (= sacred groves) are forest patches around places of worship which are held in high esteem by tribal communities. They are undisturbed forest patches which are often surrounded by highly degraded landscapes. They are found in several parts of India, e.g., Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, etc. Many endemic species which are rare or have become extinct elsewhere can be seen to flourish here.
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