Botanic Gardens — Set 5
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Which Italian botanical garden is the world's oldest academic garden still in its original location?
Correct Answer: B. Orto Botanico di Padova
Orto Botanico di Padova was founded in 1545 in Padua, Italy. It was originally established by the Venetian Republic for the study of medicinal plants. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997.
The Singapore Botanic Gardens is the only tropical garden to be honored as a UNESCO World Heritage site. In which year was it inscribed?
Correct Answer: B. 2015
Singapore Botanic Gardens was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2015. It is a world-class institution for botanical research and conservation. It is also famous for its National Orchid Garden.
Kew Gardens, which houses the world's largest botanical collection, is located in which city?
Correct Answer: B. London
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is located in southwest London. It was founded in 1840 and contains over 50,000 living plants. Kew is a global leader in plant science and conservation research.
In which city is the famous 'Lalbagh Botanical Garden' located?
Correct Answer: A. Bengaluru
Lalbagh Botanical Garden is a historic garden located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was commissioned by Hyder Ali in 1760 and completed by Tipu Sultan. It is well-known for its glass house, which hosts annual flower shows.
The 'Great Banyan Tree', which is over 250 years old, is the main attraction of which Indian garden?
Correct Answer: B. Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden
The Great Banyan Tree is located in the Indian Botanic Garden in Howrah, West Bengal. It is one of the widest trees in the world in terms of canopy coverage. The garden was formerly known as the Royal Botanic Garden, Calcutta.
Which botanical garden is located at the foot of Table Mountain in South Africa?
Correct Answer: B. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Kirstenbosch is a world-renowned botanical garden located in Cape Town, South Africa. It was established in 1913 to preserve the country's unique flora. It is part of the Cape Floral Region UNESCO World Heritage site.
The 'Butchart Gardens', a National Historic Site of Canada, is located in which province?
Correct Answer: B. British Columbia
Butchart Gardens is located in Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, near Victoria. It was created from an old limestone quarry by Jennie Butchart. It is famous for its stunning floral displays and themed gardens.
Which botanical garden in India was established in 1848 and is located in the Nilgiri Hills?
Correct Answer: A. Government Botanical Garden, Ooty
The Government Botanical Garden in Ooty (Udhagamandalam) was established in 1848. It features a wide variety of exotic and indigenous plants spread over 55 acres. It is a major tourist destination in Tamil Nadu.
The Missouri Botanical Garden, a National Historic Landmark, is located in which U.S. city?
Correct Answer: B. St. Louis
The Missouri Botanical Garden is located in St. Louis, Missouri. It was founded in 1859 by Henry Shaw and is one of the oldest botanical institutions in the U.S. It is famous for its Japanese garden and the Climatron conservatory.
The Jardim Botânico, which is a part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, is located in which city?
Correct Answer: B. Rio de Janeiro
The Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden was founded in 1808 by the Portuguese King John VI. It is situated at the foot of the Corcovado Mountain in Brazil. It serves as a major research center for tropical botany and conservation.