Q. Consider the following statements regarding India’s first seed germination database initiative:
1. The initiative is launched by the Ecological Restoration Alliance-India (ERA-I).
2. The Keekar (Prosopis juliflora) is one of the native plant species covered under this initiative.
3. This initiative aligns with the commitments made by India under the Bonn Convention.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 are correct
Statement 1 is correct: India’s First Seed Germination Database is a free-access database, offering more than 1,000 germination techniques for 465 native plant species. It is an initiative of the Ecological Restoration Alliance-India (ERA-I).
Statement 2 is incorrect: KeeKar, often referred to as Vilayati Kikar or Prosopis juliflora in India, is native to Mexico. It was introduced to Delhi by the British in the 1930s and has become an invasive species. The initiative covers the Vachellia nilotica (babool) instead.
Statement 3 is correct: The initiative will help India to fulfill its Pledge under the Bonn Challenge to restore 26 million hectares of degraded land.
Source: TH
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