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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state government has decided to carry out bio-fencing to reduce human-animal conflict?
A
Karnataka
B
Uttar Pradesh
C
Uttarakhand
D
Himachal Pradesh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Likewise, agave will be grown to deter elephant and wild boars. This biotic method is environment-friendly and harvesting of such plants can also be economical for farmers. Directives have been given to explore bio-fencing in the state,” said Jai Raj, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF), Uttarakhand.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bio-fencings are lines of trees or shrubs planted on farm or field boundaries that provide protection against cattle and wildlife, act as windbreaks, enrich the soil, provide bee forage, provide shade, and control dust. They are less expensive and more useful than fences made of wood, barbed wire, or stone masonry.

Detailed explanation-3: -Apart from these, there are many more plants that can be used for fencing plants are Palms, Acalypha, Caesalpinia, Aralia, Eranthemum, Lantana Tecoma, and Cactus, etc.

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