Unit Test: Forest & Wildlife Resources | Social Studies (SST) Class 10 PDF Download

Time: 1 hour

M.M. 30

Attempt all questions.

• Question numbers 1 to 5 carry 1 mark each.
• Question numbers 6 to 8 carry 2 marks each.
• Question numbers  9 to 11 carry 3 marks each.
• Question number 12 & 13 carry 5 marks each.

Q1: Which one of the following is a direct threat to wildlife?  (1 Mark)  
(a) Biodiversity hotspots
(b) Protected areas
(c) Habitat destruction
(d) Ecological succession

Q2: Which of the following is NOT a method of conserving forests?  (1 Mark)  
(a) Afforestation
(b) Reforestation
(c) Deforestation
(d) Social forestry

Q3: Which one of the following is a biodiversity hotspot in India?  (1 Mark)  
(a) Himalayas
(b) Thar Desert
(c) Western Ghats
(d) Indo-Gangetic Plains

Q4: Which statement is true regarding the 'Chipko Movement'?  (1 Mark)  
(a) It aimed at promoting deforestation for economic growth.
(b) It advocated the conservation of forests by hugging trees.
(c) It was a campaign to establish wildlife sanctuaries.
(d) It supported the use of chemical pesticides in agriculture.

Q5: Which one of the following is an example of a national park in India?  (1 Mark) 
(a) Jim Corbett National Park
(b) Sariska Bird Sanctuary
(c) Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
(d) Gir Forest National Park

Q6: State any two reasons for the depletion of wildlife.  (2 Marks) 

Q7: Mention any two advantages of building dams.  (2 Marks) 

Q8: State any two objectives of wildlife sanctuaries.  (2 Marks) 

Q9: Explain the causes and consequences of deforestation.  (3 Marks) 

Q10: Explain the concept of biodiversity and why it is important for the survival of species.  (3 Marks) 

Q11: What are the consequences of the extinction of species?  (3 Marks) 

Q12: Describe the major factors responsible for the depletion of the tiger population in India. Suggest measures to protect and conserve tigers effectively.  (5 Marks) 

Q13: Discuss the importance of national parks in the conservation of wildlife. Choose any two national parks in India, describe their unique features, and explain the steps taken by the government for their preservation.  (5 Marks)