In the map of India, few wildlife Sanctuaries.

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(a)

Which of these statements is not a valid reason for depletion of flora and fauna?

1

(a)

Agricultural expansion.

(b)

Large scale developmental projects.

(c)

Grazing and fuelwood collection.

(d)

Rapid industrialization and urbanization.

Which of the following conservation strategies do not directly involve community participation.

1

(a)

Joint forest management

(b)

Beej Bachao Andolan

(c)

Chipko Movement

(d)

Demarcation of Wildlife Sanctuaries

The total forest cover in the country is about

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(a)

18.1%

(b)

22.1%

(c)

19.3%

(d)

11.5%

'Chipko movement' is programme started towards conservation of ..........

1

(a)

Soil

(b)

Water

(c)

Minerals

(d)

Forests

The number of Tiger reserves in India is

1

(a)

19

(b)

11

(c)

23

(d)

27

What is biodiversity? Why is biodiversity important for human lives?

3

(a)

What is biodiversity?

3

(a)

What are the effects of the destruction of bio-diversity in India?

3

(a)

Describe the distribution of different types of forests in India.

3

(a)

Describe different categories of existing plants and animal species.

5

(a)

(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.

5

(a)

Explain with three examples, how communities have carried out conservation of flora and fauna in India?

5

(a)

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

10

(a)