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