DENDROLOGY AND SOCIETY
IMPORTANCE OF TREES IN SOCIETY
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sarnas, kan, rai, devarakudu
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dhya, penda, bewar
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nevad, jhum, podu
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siadi, semur, Chena tavi,
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Detailed explanation-1: -sarnas, devarakudu, kan, rai, etc are sacred groves of India which are protected by the community due to their significant value in religion. Explanation: Sacred groves vary in sizes and due to their importance in Hinduism and other religions, logging and hunting in the area are not allowed.
Detailed explanation-2: -In Maharashtra small patches of forest in the Ghats are protected by local people as “sacred groves.” They are called “Devrai” which have been managed by local people and are dedicated to the deity in the grove. These groves act as benchmarks of less disturbed vegetation.
Detailed explanation-3: -Sacred groves are found in Rajasthan, Western Ghats of Karnataka, and Maharashtra, Meghalaya, and Madhya Pradesh.
Detailed explanation-4: -The given statement is correct. Devrai is the term used for sacred grooves in some places. In modern times, sacred groves have become biodiversity hotspots, as various species seek refuge in the areas due to progressive habitat destruction, and hunting.