BioDiv Heritage Sites Flashcards

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What are the preconditions to decide BHS?

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Ecologically fragile, unique ecosystem, rich biodiversity

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What “ rich biodiversity “ should comprise of?

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Species richness, Keystone species, high endemism, rare endemic threatened species, species of evolutionary significance, wild ancestors of domestic cultivated species, past pre-eminence of biological components represented by fossil beds, cultural or aesthetic importance,

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What is the legal base for BHS?

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Biological diversity act 2002, section 37

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In BHS what are the roles of the state govt?

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In consultation with local bodies state govt empowered to notify in the official gazette , framing rules for the management and conservation of BHS in consultation with the state govt, framing rules for compensating or rehabilating person affected due to such notification

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What are the criteria a BHS should comply?

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mosaic of natural and semi natural manmade habitats, significant domesticated biodiversity component, agro ecosystem to sustain diversity, biodiversity as well as important cultural space like sacred groves, community conserved area and sites, offering refuge or corridor to threatened or endangered species (community conserved area, urban greens and wetlands), habitats for seasonal migrant species, preservation plot for research wing of forest wing, medicinal plant conservation

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Wherefrom the funds for biodiversity management comes from?

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The center

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Name the states which have a BHS

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Karnataka, WB, Maharashtra,Manipur, Assam, UP, Meghalaya, Odisha, Goa, MP, Kerala

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Name the BHS of Karnataka

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Nallur Tamarind Grove, Hogrekan, University of Agricultural Sciences BKVK campus, Ambarguda, ++ Antargange Betta, Ady Narayan Swami Betta, Mahima Ranga Betta, Kumardhara Urumbi Area

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Name the BHS of West Bengal

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Tonglu, Dhotrey, Chilkigarh Kanak Durga

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Name the BHS of Manipur

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Dialong Village

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Name the BHS of Maharashtra

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Glory of Allapalli

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12
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Name the BHS of Telengana lake

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Ameenpur Lake

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BHS of Assam

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Majuli

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BHS of UP

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Gharial Rehabilitation centre

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15
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BHS of Meghalaya

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Khlaw Kur Syiem Kmielng

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BHS of Odissa

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Mandasuru

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BHS of GOA

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Purvatali Rai

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BHS of MP

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Naro Hills and Patalkot

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BHS of Kerala

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Ashramam

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Total Number of BHS

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