Question

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
C. Johannesburg South Africa	III. Parthenium
D. Alien species invasion	IV. Western Ghats

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
• B. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
• C. A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
• D. A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The question requires matching terms in List-I with their correct descriptions from List-II. Let's analyze each pair:

1. A. Biodiversity hotspot - IV. Western Ghats: Biodiversity hotspots are regions known for high levels of species diversity and endemism, and are often under threat from human activities. The Western Ghats, located in India, is one of the world's recognized biodiversity hotspots, containing a vast array of species that are not found anywhere else.
2. B. Sacred groves - I. Khasi and Jantia hills in Meghalaya: Sacred groves are patches of forest that are conserved by local communities due to their religious significance. The Khasi and Jantia hills of Meghalaya are famous for such sacred groves, where the local communities protect them as part of their cultural heritage.
3. C. Johannesburg South Africa - II. World Summit on Sustainable Development: The World Summit on Sustainable Development was held in 2002 in Johannesburg, South Africa. It focused on addressing sustainable development challenges globally, following up on the goals set by the Rio Earth Summit in 1992.
4. D. Alien species invasion - III. Parthenium: Alien species invasion refers to the introduction of non-native species that dominate and disrupt the local ecosystem. Parthenium is a notorious invasive species in India, causing significant environmental and health problems.

Based on the above analysis, the correct matching is:

• A. Biodiversity hotspot - IV. Western Ghats
• B. Sacred groves - I. Khasi and Jantia hills in Meghalaya
• C. Johannesburg South Africa - II. World Summit on Sustainable Development
• D. Alien species invasion - III. Parthenium

Thus, the correct answer is: A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III.