MHT CET Medical202624 April 2026Morning ShiftBiologyBiodiversity and its ConservationActual
Which of the following are sacred groves found in India? A. Khasia and Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya. B. Western Ghat regions of Maharashtra C. Aravali Hills of Rajasthan D. Laddakh region of Himalayas E. Chanda and Sarguja areas of Madhya pradesh Choose the correct option given below:
Options
- AA, B and C only
- BA, B and E only
- CA, B, C and D only
- DA, B, C and E only
Correct answer
D. A, B, C and E only
Step-by-step solution
Sacred groves are forest fragments of varying sizes, which are communally protected, and which usually have a significant religious connotation for the protecting community. In India, sacred groves are found in: A. Khasi and Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya. B. Western Ghat regions of Karnataka and Maharashtra. C. Aravalli Hills of Rajasthan. E. Sarguja, Chanda and Bastar areas of Madhya Pradesh. Ladakh region of Himalayas is not included in the list of sacred groves. Therefore, statements A, B, C, and E are correct. Ans