Question
With reference to Uttarakhand’s newly launched
endangered plant conservation programme, consider the following statements: 1. It is India’s first systematic plant reintroduction programme, launched by Uttarakhand’s Forest Department in July 2025. 2. The programme targets 14 critically endangered species such as Himalayan Gentian, Indian Spikenard, and White Himalayan Lily. 3. The reintroduction sites are GPS-tagged and protected from grazing and deforestation to ensure regeneration. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Solution
• Statement 1 is correct: Uttarakhand has indeed launched India’s first systematic plant reintroduction programme in July 2025, spearheaded by the Forest Department’s Research Wing. • Statement 2 is correct: The project focuses on 14 critically endangered plant species, including Himalayan Gentian, Indian Spikenard, and White Himalayan Lily, which hold medicinal, ecological, and cultural significance. • Statement 3 is correct: The programme employs GPS-tagging of reintroduction sites, ensuring monitoring and protection against grazing, deforestation, and other threats. Thus, all three statements are correct → 1, 2 and 3.
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