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The largest herbarium of the world is located in
(a) Royal Botanical Graden, Kew
(b) Central National Herbarium, sibpur
(c) Museum of Natural History, Paris
(d) Madras Herbarium, Coimbatore

A

Royal Botanical Graden, Kew

B

Central National Herbarium, sibpur

C

Museum of Natural History, Paris

D

Madras Herbarium, Coimbatore

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understand the Question**: The question asks for the location of the largest herbarium in the world. A herbarium is a collection of preserved plant specimens and associated data used for scientific study. 2. **Analyze the Options**: - (a) Royal Botanical Garden, Kew - (b) Central National Herbarium, Sibpur - (c) Museum of Natural History, Paris - (d) Madras Herbarium, Coimbatore 3. **Research the Options**: - The **Royal Botanical Garden, Kew** is known for its extensive collection of plant species and is recognized globally. - The **Central National Herbarium, Sibpur** is significant but not the largest. - The **Museum of Natural History, Paris** has a rich collection but does not hold the title of the largest herbarium. - The **Madras Herbarium, Coimbatore** is important in India but is smaller compared to Kew. 4. **Identify the Largest Herbarium**: Based on the information, the Royal Botanical Garden, Kew, is known to be the largest herbarium in the world. It covers an area of 326 acres and has a collection of approximately 8.3 million plant specimens. 5. **Conclusion**: The correct answer is (a) Royal Botanical Garden, Kew. **Final Answer**: (a) Royal Botanical Garden, Kew ---
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