Exploring the Western Ghats and Botanical Art

The video explores the Western Ghats, one of the world's biodiversity hotspots, through the lens of Narupa Rao, a National Geographic explorer and botanical artist. It highlights the region's rich flora and fauna, the challenges they face, and the unique adaptations of plants. Narupa's family legacy in botany and her artistic journey are discussed, emphasizing the power of illustrations over photography in capturing nature's essence. The Hidden Kingdom project showcases the ingenious adaptations of plants like the strangler fig and sundew. The video concludes with a call to appreciate and protect plant life.

What is the Western Ghats known for?

• Being a desert region

• Its biodiversity and monsoon season

• Being the driest place on Earth

• Having the tallest mountains in the world

What is plant blindness?

• A condition where people cannot see plants

• A type of blindness caused by plants

• A disease affecting plant growth

• A syndrome where people overlook plant life

What is the primary focus of Narupa Rao's paintings?

• Animals in the rainforest

• The hidden kingdom of plants

• Historical events

• Urban landscapes

Who was Narupa Rao's great uncle?

• A wildlife explorer

• A renowned botanist and priest

• A painter of animals

• A famous photographer

What inspired Narupa Rao to pursue botanical art?

• Her travels to deserts

• Her formal training in botany

• Her family's legacy in botany

• Her interest in photography

What makes Narupa's illustrations unique compared to photographs?

• They can depict details that photos cannot

• They are less detailed

• They are more colorful

• They are easier to create

How does Narupa Rao contribute to the awareness of plant life?

• By organizing plant exhibitions

• Through her detailed botanical illustrations

• By conducting plant research

• By writing books on animals

What challenge does Narupa face when illustrating tall trees?

• Finding the right angle to capture the entire tree

• Lack of colors for painting

• Difficulty in identifying tree species

• Limited time for painting

What is a sundew?

• A type of fungus

• A bird species

• A carnivorous plant

• A type of tree

What is the significance of the strangler fig in the ecosystem?

• It is a source of medicine

• It produces edible fruits

• It creates habitats for animals

• It provides shade for other plants