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Plant preservation centre in which the colected plants are preserved as dry specimens, according to any recognised system of classification is called

A

Flora

B

Herbarium

C

Museum

D

Botanical garden

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks for the name of a plant preservation center where collected plants are preserved as dry specimens according to a recognized classification system. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Flora**: This term refers to the plant life occurring in a particular region or time, not a preservation center. - **Herbarium**: This is a collection of pressed, dried, and preserved plants that are mounted on paper sheets, properly labeled, and systematically arranged for study and reference. - **Museum**: A museum is a building for preserving and exhibiting inanimate objects, which does not specifically pertain to plant specimens. - **Botanical Garden**: This is a place where live plants are grown for scientific study and education, but it does not focus on preserving dry specimens. 3. **Identifying the Correct Answer**: Based on the definitions and functions of each option, the correct answer is **Herbarium**. This is the only option that specifically refers to a center for preserving dry plant specimens. 4. **Conclusion**: The plant preservation center where collected plants are preserved as dry specimens according to a recognized system of classification is called a **Herbarium**.
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