Question- On March 25th, 2017, the construction of the first phase of the World herbal plantation forest in the Morni Hills near Chandigarh was started by the Government of Haryana. How many different types of medicinal plants will be identified and planted here?
(A) 500
(B) 1000
(C) 1500
(D) 2000
Ans: (b)
Related facts:-
- On March 25th, 2017, the work of construction of the first phase of World herbal plantation forest in the Morni Hills near Chandigarh was started by the Haryana Government.
- Patanjali’s Acharya Balkrishna has identified 465 types of plants so far with the help of a team of 40 experts.
- Here, about 1000 medicinal plants of different types will be identified and planted.
- This herbal plantation forest will create employment opportunities for the local people.
- In this area ginger, turmeric and myrobalan (harad) are produced extensively.
- Patanjali will purchase those products at reasonable prices.
Related Links:-
http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/haryana/work-begins-on-world-herbal-forest-in-morni-hills/382169.html
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/work-starts-on-first-phase-of-world-herbal-forest-in-hr/1/912901.html