Q50 · UPSC Prelims 2022 · Set A · Current Affairs and GK

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The "Miyawaki method" is well known for the:

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
D Harvesting wind energy on coastal areas and on sea surfaces.

Correct answer: (c) Creation of mini forests in urban areas

Explanation

  1. A

    Promotion of commercial farming in arid and semi-arid areas

    Commercial farming in drylands. Not Miyawaki.

  2. B

    Development of gardens using genetically modified flora

    GM gardens. Not Miyawaki.

  3. C

    Creation of mini forests in urban areas

    Mini forests in urban areas. Dense, fast, native planting on small plots.

  4. D

    Harvesting wind energy on coastal areas and on sea surfaces.

    Wind harvest. Unrelated.

Summary. Official key is (c). The Miyawaki method packs native seedlings densely to grow a multi-layer mini-forest quickly — used on urban scraps of land.