Read the paragraph given below. Based on the paragraph and your acquired knowledge and understanding, answer the question.
''A traditional strategy for the protection of biodiversity has been in practice in India and some other Asian countries dimensions protected by tribal communities due to religious sanctity accorded to them. The sacred forests represent islands of pristine forests and have been free from all disturbances, though these are frequently surrounded by highly degraded landscape. In India, sacred forests are located in several parts e.g. Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala, Meghalaya etc and are serving as refugia for number of rare, endangered and endemic taxa.''
a. In India which are the major locations of sacred forests?
b. By considering a sacred forest in your local area, list any two ecological significances of sacred forests.
c. Due to the religious sanctity, sacred forests are protected to a certain extent. Do you agree? Justify your opinion.

Explanation

a. Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala, and Meghalaya.
b. i. The flora and fauna of that area are maintained.
ii. Cutting of trees in not done for commerical purpose from that area.
c. Yes, I agree to this statement because, due to the religious sanctity people are afraid to buy that area and destroy the place. Public will also interfere there due to the religious sanctity.