Question

Which of the following is an important botanical garden in Kerala?

• A. Elephant
• B. Bison, Indian giant squirrel, Flying squirrel
• C. Lion, Tiger, Teak
• D. Sal, Wild mango tree

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Bison, Indian giant squirrel, Flying squirrel

Botanical gardens are research centres where rare and important plants are grown and protected. It is an ex situ method of conservation of important plants. Jawahar Lal Nehru Tropical Botanical garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI) and Malabar Botanical garden are two important botanical gardens found in Kerala.

Lalbagh botanical garden is in Karnataka, Auroville botanical garden is in Pondicherry and Jhansi Botanical garden is in Madhya Pradesh.