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

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What is biodiversity?

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

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Describe the distribution of different types of forests in India.

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Describe different categories of existing plants and animal species.

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Distinguish between endangered and extinct species.

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What are vulnerable species? Give four examples.

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What are rare species? Give four examples.

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Explain any three factors responsible for decline of India's biodiversity.

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Write a note on Project Tiger.

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What are the main objectives of JFM?

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How far were the colonial forest policies responsible for the depletion of forest resources in India?

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Why is the Himalayan Yew under great threat?

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In environment destruction women are affected more than men - Explain.

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