Botanical Survey of India BSI is the apex research organization under Ministry of Environment and F...........

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(Botanical Survey of India) BSI is the apex research organization under Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEFCC) for carrying out taxonomic and floristic studies on wild plants. Which of the following is not an objective/function of Botanical Survey of India?

Exploration, inventorying and documentation of phytodiversity in general and protected areas, hotspots and fragile ecosystems in particular.

Identification of threatened and red list species and species rich areas needing conservation.

Ex-situ conservation of critically threatened species in botanical gardens.

Sending an annual report to IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) on research/development of carbon sequestering plants/trees.

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Explanation:

Fourth is incorrect.
The following are the activities being carried out by the BSI:

PRIMARY:
• Exploration, inventorying and documentation of phytodiversity in general and protected areas, hotspots and fragile ecosystems in particular; publication of National, State and District Floras.
• Identification of threatened/red list species and species rich areas needing conservation; ex-situ conservation of critically threatened species in botanical gardens.
• Survey and documentation of traditional knowledge (ethno-botany) associated with plants.
• Develop a National database of Indian plants, including herbarium and live specimens, botanical paintings/illustrations, etc.

SECONDARY:
• Revisionary/Monographic studies on selected plant groups.
• Qualitative analysis of nutritive value of ethno-food plants and other economically useful species.
• Capacity building in plant taxonomy through refresher courses and post M.Sc. certificate course.
• Environment Impact Assessment of areas assigned by the ministry.
• Develop and maintain Botanical Gardens, Museums and Herbaria.
• Preparation of Seed, Pollen and Spore Atlas of Indian Plants.