Botanic Gardens — Set 3
Famous Places · वनस्पति उद्यान · Questions 21–30 of 50
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is particularly famous for its Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden and its collection of?
Correct Answer: A. Cherry Blossoms
Brooklyn Botanic Garden in New York is renowned for its annual Sakura Matsuri festival celebrating cherry blossoms. The Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden was the first Japanese-inspired garden created in an American public garden. It covers 52 acres in the heart of Brooklyn.
Which botanical garden in England is known for its Mediterranean and Tropical 'Biomes' inside massive hexagonal panels?
Correct Answer: C. Eden Project
The Eden Project is located in Cornwall, England, in a reclaimed kaolinite pit. The biomes house thousands of plant species from diverse climates and environments. It serves as an educational charity exploring how we can work towards a sustainable future.
In which country is the Montreal Botanical Garden, often cited as one of the largest in the world?
Correct Answer: D. Canada
The Montreal Botanical Garden is a large and significant garden located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It features 10 exhibition greenhouses and more than 20 thematic gardens. It was founded in 1931 during the height of the Great Depression.
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens is a world-class cultural center located in?
Correct Answer: A. San Marino (California)
The Huntington is located in San Marino, California, near Los Angeles. It features a library of rare books, a significant art collection, and 120 acres of specialized botanical gardens. The Desert Garden and Japanese Garden are among its most famous outdoor spaces.
The Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra, one of the oldest in the world, is in which country?
Correct Answer: C. Portugal
The University of Coimbra Botanical Garden was founded in 1772 in Portugal. It was designed to support the study of natural history and medicine at the university. It is a part of the University of Coimbra – Alta and Sofia UNESCO World Heritage site.
Which botanical garden in Ireland is managed by the Office of Public Works and is famous for its curvilinear glasshouses?
Correct Answer: D. National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin
The National Botanic Gardens is located in Glasnevin, Dublin. It is noted for its restored historic glasshouses, including the Great Palm House and the Curvilinear Range. The garden plays a vital role in plant conservation and public education in Ireland.
The Main Botanical Garden of the Academy of Sciences, also known as Tsitsin Garden, is in?
Correct Answer: A. Russia
This botanical garden is located in Moscow, Russia, and is one of the largest in Europe. It was founded in 1945 and named after the renowned botanist Nikolay Tsitsin. It contains a vast collection of flora from the former Soviet Union and other regions.
In which country can you find the Inhotim Institute, a botanical garden and contemporary art museum?
Correct Answer: C. Brazil
Inhotim is located in Brumadinho, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It is one of the largest open-air museums in the world, featuring a massive collection of tropical plants. The botanical garden holds one of the world's most important collections of palm trees.
The Chelsea Physic Garden, established in 1673 for apprentice apothecaries, is located in?
Correct Answer: D. London
Chelsea Physic Garden is one of the oldest botanical gardens in the UK, located in London. It was established by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries to study the medicinal properties of plants. It remains a hidden gem for plant research and education near the River Thames.
The United States Botanic Garden (USBG) is located on the grounds of which historic building?
Correct Answer: A. The U.S. Capitol
The USBG is a botanical garden located in Washington, D.C., near the United States Capitol. It was established by Congress in 1820, making it one of the oldest in the country. It includes a large conservatory with various simulated habitats like jungle and desert.