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Biology Biodiversity and Conservation Previous Year Questions Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 11, 2026

Sacred groves are specially useful in

A
Preventing soil erosion
B
Year-round flow of water in rivers
C
Conserving rare and threatened species
D
Generating environmental awareness

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C

Sacred groves are forest patches protected for religious or cultural reasons, where human activity is restricted.

They act as refuges for rare and threatened plants and animals, helping in in-situ conservation.

While they may also help the environment indirectly, their primary role is biodiversity conservation.

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