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Question
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Lakshadweep
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Jammu and Kashmir
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Pondicherry
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Delhi
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Detailed explanation-1: -Notes: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has recently set up a 10-member council for conservation of biological diversity. A new council named the Jammu and Kashmir Biodiversity Council will be constituted, which will have the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests as the Chairman and five non-official members.
Detailed explanation-2: -The NBA with its headquarters in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India delivers its mandate through a structure that comprises of the Authority, Secretariat, SBBs, BMCs and Expert Committees.
Detailed explanation-3: -The flora of Himalayan Kashmir comprises about 3054 species. About 506 species found in Jammu. These figures only include the angiosperms, gymnosperms and pteridophytes. The plants of western Himalayas are well known for their medicinal properties.
Detailed explanation-4: -The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) was established in 2003 by the Central Government to implement India’s Biological Diversity Act (2002).