NEETBotanyBiodiversity and its Conservation
How does India have a history of protection of nature?
Options
- ABy setting aside tracts of forest for nature protection
- BBy maintaining animals in zoological parks
- CBy implementing ex situ conservation
- DBy creating biodiversity hotspots
Correct answer
A. By setting aside tracts of forest for nature protection
Step-by-step solution
In India, ecologically unique and biodiversity-rich regions are legally protected as biosphere reserves, national parks and sanctuaries. India now has 14 biosphere reserves, 90 national parks and 448 wildlife sanctuaries. India has also a history of religious and cultural traditions that emphasised protection of nature . In many cultures, tracts of forest were set aside, and all the trees and wildlife within were venerated and given total protection. Such sacred groves are found in Khasi and Jaintia Hills in Meghal