Q1. Multiple choice questions
(i) Which of the following conservation strategies do not directly involve community participation?
(a) Joint forest management
(b) Beej Bachao Andolan
(c) Chipko Movement
(d) Demarcation of Wildlife sanctuaries
Ans: (d) Demarcation of Wildlife sanctuaries
Q2. Match the following.
Reserved forests | other forests and wastelands belonging to both government and private individuals and communities |
Protected forests | forests are regarded as most valuable as far as the conservation of forest and wildlife resources |
Unclassed forests | forest lands are protected from any further depletion |
Ans:
Reserved forests | forests are regarded as most valuable as far as the conservation of forest and wildlife resources |
Protected forests | forest lands are protected from any further depletion |
Unclassed forests | other forests and wastelands belonging to both government and private individuals and communities |
Q3. Answer the following questions in about 30 words.
(i) What is biodiversity? Why is biodiversity important for human lives?
(ii) How have human activities affected the depletion of flora and fauna? Explain.
Ans:
(i) Biodiversity refers to the variety and variability of life on earth. Biodiversity is typically a measure of variation at the genetic, species and ecosystem levels.
(ii) Habitat destruction, hunting, poaching, overexploitation, environmental pollution, poisoning and forest fires are factors that led to the decline of biodiversity.
Q4. Answer the following questions in about 120 words.
(i) Describe how communities have conserved and protected forests and wildlife in India?
(ii) Write a note on good practices towards conserving forest and wildlife.
Ans:
(i)
(ii)
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