The “Miyawaki method” is well known for the:

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2022 Prelims]

(a) Promotion of commercial farming in arid and semi-arid areas

(b) Development of gardens using genetically modified flora

(c) Creation of mini forests in urban areas

(d) Harvesting wind energy on coastal areas and on sea surfaces


Answer: (c)        

Explanation:

  • Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki endowed the Miyawaki technique to create dense forests with native plants.
  • This unique method is used worldwide for urban afforestation by growing a forest in someone’s backyard.

 

Consider the following statements:                                                                   The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India. The validity of a law placed in the Ninth Schedule cannot be examined by any court and no judgement can be made on it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:                                               

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Consider the following statements:                                                         The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India. The validity of a law placed in the Ninth Schedule cannot be examined by any court and no judgement can be made on it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:                                               

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