Match List-I with List-II:
| List - I | List - II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | Biodiversity hotspot | (I) | Khasi and Jantia hills in Meghalaya |
| (B) | Sacred groves | (II) | World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002 |
| (C) | Johannesburg, South Africa | (III) | Parthenium |
| (D) | Alien species invasion | (IV) | Western Ghats |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- AA-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
- BA-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
- CA-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
- DA-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
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Correct answer: A
Let's match the items in List-I with those in List-II:
(A) Biodiversity hotspot refers to areas with a high level of endemic species that are under significant threat from humans. In this context, the Western Ghats is a well-known biodiversity hotspot in India.
(B) Sacred groves are areas of forest or natural vegetation that are conserved due to religious and cultural practices. The Khasi and Jantia hills in Meghalaya have such sacred groves.
(C) Johannesburg, South Africa is known for hosting significant international events, such as the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.
(D) Alien species invasion refers to the introduction of non-native species that can cause harm to the local ecosystem. Parthenium is an alien species known for its invasive nature.
Based on the descriptions above, the correct matches are:
- A - IV (Biodiversity hotspot - Western Ghats)
- B - I (Sacred groves - Khasi and Jantia hills in Meghalaya)
- C - II (Johannesburg, South Africa - World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002)
- D - III (Alien species invasion - Parthenium)
Therefore, the correct option is:
Option A: A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
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