GEOGRAPHY - Forest and Wildlife

FOREST AND WILDLIFE 

Short Questions 1. What are vulnerable species? Answer: The species whose population has declined to levels from whe...

QUESTION MARK – 3

1. “Developed countries and rich people are considered the major factors for environmental degradation.” Explain. Ans...

2. What has been the contribution of the Indian Wildlife Protection Act in protecting habitats in India? Explain. An...

3. What is Himalayan Yew ? Why is it under great threat at present ? Answer : The Himalayan Yew is a healing plant...

4. Why do we need to conserve forests and wildlife? Answer : Conservation helps keep our environment diverse and m...

5. How many types of forests are classified in India? Explain. Answer : i. Reserved forests: Reserved forests are...

6. Large scale development projects have also contributed significantly to the loss of forests. Explain. Answer :...

7. "Nature-worship is an old age belief". Explain how it has helped in the conservation of forests and wildlife. Ans...

8. What is the importance of forests? OR "Forests play a key role in the ecological system." Highlight the value of fo...

9. What are Normal species ? How are these different from endangered species. Give four examples. Answer : Normal s...

10. What are the main objectives of JFM? Answer : 1. The Joint Forest Management program includes local communities...

11. “The diverse flora and fauna of India is under threat”. Justify by giving reasons. Answer : (i) At least 10% of...

12. What is biodiversity ? Answer : Biodiversity is like a collection of all the different kinds of plants, animals,...

13. What are Vulnerable species ? Give four examples. Answer : These are the species whose population has declined...

14. “Grazing and fuel-wood collection are not responsible for deforestation in India.” Support the statement with suitab...

15. Define the following : i. Reserved forests ii. Protected forests iii. Unclassed forests OR How many types of fo...

16. What has been the contribution of the Indian Wildlife Protection Act in protecting habitats in India ? Explain. A...

17. How does biological loss of forest and wildlife correlate with loss of cultural diversity? Answer : i. The dec...

18. Mining is one of the major important factors responsible for deforestation. Explain. Answer : i. Mining operat...

1. Name some conservation movements which have contributed towards the conservation of flora and fauna. Answer : Fa...

2. Explain any three measures taken by the Indian Government to protect wildlife. OR Write any three effective practi...

3. Describe the different types of plant and animal species found in India. OR Explain any five different categories...

4. Assess the need for the conservation of forests and wildlife in India. OR Why is conservation of forests and wildli...

5. Describe how communities have conserved and protected forests and wildlife in India. What moral lessons you have lear...

6. Mention any four major threats to the population of tiger ? Explain the efforts made by the government to protect the...

7. “Maintenance of ecological system is of utmost importance.” How can you contribute to conserve it and what values are...