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In a national park, protection is provid...

In a national park, protection is provided to
(a) flora and fauna
(b) entire ecosystem
(c) fauna only
(d) flora only

A

flora and fauna

B

entire ecosystem

C

fauna only

D

flora only

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The correct Answer is:
B
National park is a reserved area used for conservation purposes. It is maintained by government. Cultivation, grazing forestry and habitat manipulation are not allowed. Protection is provided to the entire ecosystem.
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