2023
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Question
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Which state has recently added four more biodiversity heritage sites (BHS) and taken the tally in the state to eight?
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West Bengal
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Jammu & Kashmir
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Tamil Nadu
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Uttarakhand
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The state government of West Bengal has recently added four new biodiversity heritage sites (BHS) to the existing four. Hence, taking the total tally to eight. The announcement was made by the chairman of the West Bengal Biodiversity Board H.S.
Detailed explanation-2: -West Bengal has notified four new biodiversity heritage sites, taking the total to eight, the highest number in India. The sites are unique ecosystems with rich biodiversity.
Detailed explanation-3: -The ‘Biodiversity Heritage Sites’ (BHS) are unique ecosystems having rich biodiversity comprising of any one or more of the following components: Richness of wild as well as domesticated species or intra-specific categories. High endemism.
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