Orans: Sacred Groves of Rajasthan
Overview
Community-conserved sacred groves gain formal recognition as deemed forests.
A Supreme Court direction brought Rajasthan's orans into focus.
Previous Year Questions on this topic
Consider the following statements:
- 1.Amarkantak Hills are at the confluence of Vindhya and Sahyadri Ranges.
- 2.Biligirirangan Hills constitute the easternmost part of Satpura Range.
- 3.Seshachalam Hills constitute the southernmost part of Western Ghats.
Consider the following pairs (Peak : Mountains):
- 1.Namcha Barwa : Garhwal Himalaya
- 2.Nanda Devi : Kumaon Himalaya
- 3.Nokrek : Sikkim Himalaya
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