Maintaining sacred groves is a traditional conservation practice that helps protect biodiversity.
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Asked in UPSC NDA 2 2020 · Topic: Biodiversity (Threats to Biodiversity (Habitat Loss, Pollution, Climate Change, Invasive Species, Over-exploitation))
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