Q. Which of the following are included in the list of the biological heritage sites of India?
- Nallur Tamarind Grove
- Glory of Allapalli
- Tonglu site
- University of Agricultural Sciences
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer:
1, 2 ,3 & 4
Notes:
- Nallur Tamarind Grove, Karnataka is the first BHS in India. It is popularly believed to be a relic of the Chola Dynasty that ruled nearly 800 years ago.
- Hogrekan in Chikmagalur, Karnataka has unique Shola vegetation and grassland with several floral species which are unique and have a lot of medicinal value. Hogrekan also serves as a “Wildlife Corridor” between Kudremukha and Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary.
- University of Agricultural Sciences, Karnataka is located in GKVK Campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- Ambaraguda in Shimoga, Karnataka has Shola vegetation which is primitive vegetation in the Western Ghat and also has grasslands.
- Glory of Allapalli in Gadhchiroli, Maharashtra
- Tonglu Biodiversity Heritage Site under the Darjeeling Forest Division, West Bengal
- Dhotrey Biodiversity Heritage Site under the Darjeeling Forest Division, West Bengal