Q64. With reference to the World’s First Garden of Halophytes, consider the following statements:
1. The garden has been set up by the Botanical Survey of India.
2. Halophytes are salt-tolerant plants.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Q64. With reference to the World’s First Garden of Halophytes, consider the following statements:
1. The garden has been set up by the Botanical Survey of India.
2. Halophytes are salt-tolerant plants.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
The correct option is B (b) Only 2
The world’s first Garden of Halophytes (naturally occurring salt-tolerant plants) was inaugurated at the coastal town of Vedaranyam in Tamil Nadu.
The garden has been set up by M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) founded by eminent agriculture scientist Prof M. S. Swaminathan, father of Indian Green Revolution.
It will have over 1,600 species belonging to 550 genera and 117 families of Halophytes plants. Initially, it will comprise halophytes occurring along the coasts of India including the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Halophytes are salt-tolerant or salt-resistant plants and can thrive and complete their life cycles in soils or waters containing high salt concentrations.
(b) Only 2
The world’s first Garden of Halophytes (naturally occurring salt-tolerant plants) was inaugurated at the coastal town of Vedaranyam in Tamil Nadu.
The garden has been set up by M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) founded by eminent agriculture scientist Prof M. S. Swaminathan, father of Indian Green Revolution.
It will have over 1,600 species belonging to 550 genera and 117 families of Halophytes plants. Initially, it will comprise halophytes occurring along the coasts of India including the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Halophytes are salt-tolerant or salt-resistant plants and can thrive and complete their life cycles in soils or waters containing high salt concentrations.
