The Himalayan Yew is primarily known for its ___ properties.

Medicinal

True or False: The Sunderbans National Park is located in Madhya Pradesh.

False: The Sunderbans National Park is located in West Bengal.

Cuboidal epithelium is commonly found in ___ and ___.

Kidney tubules and glands

What is the significance of biodiversity in ecosystems?

Biodiversity contributes to the resilience of ecosystems, supports a variety of life forms, and maintains the balance of ecological processes.

Fill in the blank: The Buxa Tiger Reserve is located in ___ part of India.

Northern

True or False: Corbett National Park is the only tiger reserve in Uttarakhand.

False: There are other tiger reserves in Uttarakhand, but Corbett National Park is the most famous.

List two national parks that serve as tiger reserves in India.

Bandhavgarh National Park and Periyar Tiger Reserve

India harbors nearly ___ percent of the total number of species in the world.

8

True or False: The blackbuck is classified as an endangered species in India.

True

Fill in the blank: Species like the Himalayan brown bear and desert fox are classified as __ species due to their small populations.

Rare

What defines a vulnerable species in the context of India's biological diversity?

A vulnerable species is one whose population has declined to levels that may lead to it becoming endangered if negative factors continue.

True or False: The Asiatic elephant is considered a normal species in India.

False. The Asiatic elephant is classified as vulnerable.

Fill in the blank: The species found only in a specific geographic area, such as the Sangai in Manipur, are referred to as __ species.

Endemic

List two examples of endangered species found in India.

Indian wild ass and lion-tailed macaque.

True or False: Normal species are those whose population levels are critically low.

False. Normal species have population levels that are stable and adequate for survival.

Species that are only found in specific areas isolated by natural or geographical barriers are known as ___ species.

Endemic

True or False: The Asiatic cheetah is an example of an extinct species.

True

Negative factors causing depletion of flora and fauna include habitat destruction, hunting, and ___ over-exploitation.

Environmental pollution

What is one major consequence of 'enrichment plantation' practices in forest ecosystems?

It leads to the elimination of native species and damage to natural forests.

Fill in the blank: The expansion of ___ has significantly contributed to habitat destruction.

Railways

True or False: Deforestation due to shifting cultivation is primarily seen in urban areas.

False. It is primarily seen in tribal belts, especially in northeastern and central India.

Reserved forests constitute ___ of the total forest land in India.

Half of the total forest land.

True or False: Protected forests in India are at risk of further depletion.

False. Protected forests are safeguarded from any further depletion.

The largest area of permanent forests in India is found in ___, covering ___ percent of its total forest area.

Madhya Pradesh; 75 percent.

Fill in the blank: Sacred groves are known for their wealth of ___ and ___ species.

Diverse and rare species.