Time: 1 hour
M.M. 30
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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 numbers 12 & 13 carry 5 marks each.
Q1. Which type of vegetation is known as virgin vegetation? (1 Mark)
(i) Cultivated crops
(ii) Natural vegetation undisturbed by humans
(iii) Orchards
(iv) Exotic plants
Q2. Which forest type is found in areas with rainfall above 200 cm and no definite leaf-shedding season? (1 Mark)
(i) Tropical Deciduous Forests
(ii) Tropical Evergreen Forests
(iii) Montane Forests
(iv) Mangrove Forests
Q3. Which animal is unique to the Gir forest in Gujarat? (1 Mark)
(i) One-horned rhinoceros
(ii) Indian lion
(iii) Royal Bengal Tiger
(iv) Snow leopard
Q4. Which medicinal plant is used to treat blood pressure and is found only in India? (1 Mark)
(i) Neem
(ii) Sarpagandha
(iii) Tulsi
(iv) Jamun
Q5. Which bioreserve is not part of the world network of biosphere reserves? (1 Mark)
(i) Sundarbans
(ii) Nilgiri
(iii) Manas
(iv) Panna
Q6. Differentiate between flora and fauna. (2 Marks)
Q7. Describe the characteristics of thorn forests and scrubs. (2 Marks)
Q8. Name two animals found in Montane Forests and their adaptations. (2 Marks)
Q9. Explain the features of Mangrove Forests and their significance. (3 Marks)
Q10. Why are some plant and animal species endangered in India? (3 Marks)
Q11. Describe the vegetation found at high altitudes in India. (3 Marks)
Q12. Discuss the types of vegetation found in India and their distribution. (5 Marks)
Q13. Analyze the measures taken by the Indian government to conserve flora and fauna and their importance. (5 Marks)
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