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UPSC CSE Prelims

Subject: Environment & Ecology Chapter: Terrestrial Ecosystems

2022 PYQ

Question 95

The "Miyawaki method" is well known for the :

Choose one answer APromotion of commercial farming in arid and semi-arid areas BDevelopment of gardens using genetically modified flora CCreation of mini forests in urban areas DHarvesting wind energy on coastal areas and on sea surfaces

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Correct answer: C

Correct Option: C (Creation of mini forests in urban areas) Explanation: The Miyawaki method plants diverse native saplings densely in prepared soil to establish compact, fast-growing miniature forests, often in cities. Option-wise Analysis: A. Incorrect-It is not a dryland commercial crop-farming system. B. Incorrect-It uses native species and ecological layering, not genetically modified garden flora. C. Correct-it is used for small urban and peri-urban forest patches. D. Incorrect-Wind harvesting is a separate renewable-energy technology, unrelated to Miyawaki planting.

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