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Question

The "Miyawaki method" is well known for the:

Options

a

Promotion of commercial farming in arid and semi-arid areas

b

Development of gardens using genetically modified flora

c

Creation of mini forests in urban areas

Answer
d

Harvesting wind energy on coastal areas and on sea surfaces

Explanation

The Miyawaki method, pioneered by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki, is a technique to build dense, native forests rapidly.

It involves planting dozens of native species close together in a small patch of land, making it an extremely popular method for creating mini forests in tight urban areas to combat heat islands and boost local biodiversity.

The Miyawaki method = ultra-dense, fast-growing native urban micro-forests.

Answer: (c).

Question details

Year

2025

Paper

GS Paper 1

Question

Q50

Subject

Science & Technology

Sub-topic

Materials & Nanotechnology

Type

Assertion-Reason

Difficulty

Medium

Nature

Static

Source hint

National Urban Forestry Scheme / Miyawaki Micro-Forest Expansion 2023

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