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Sacred groves are specially useful in:

1. preventing soil erosion.
2. year-round flow of water in rivers.
3. generating environmental awareness.
4. conserving rare and threatened species.

Correct answer: conserving rare and threatened species.

Solution

Sacred groves are patches of forest protected by local communities due to cultural and religious beliefs, and they play a crucial role in conserving rare and threatened species by providing undisturbed habitats.

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