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FORESTS AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES

 FORESTS AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES

(1) In ________ Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan villagers have fought against _______ by citing the Wildlife Protection Act.

(2) Which of the following categories of forests and wastelands belongs to government, private individuals’ communities?

(a) Protected Forests

(b) Reserved Forests

(c) Unclassed Forests

(d) Open Forests

(3) An integrated unit consisting of the community of living organisms and the physical environment is called __________.

(4) Several virgin forests preserved in the pristine form are called ___

(a) Sacred Forests

(b) Sacred Groves

(c) Sacred Trees

(d) Sacred Plants

(5) ________ was the first state to pass the Joint Forests Management Resolution.

(6) Teak Monoculture has damaged the natural forests in

(a) Ganga Plain

(b) South India

(c) Brahmaputra Plain

(d) None of the above

(7) Nature worship is an age-old tribal belief based on the premise that all creations of _________ have to be protected.

(8) Which one is considered as Primary Producers in an ecological system

(a) Forest

(b) Animals

(c) Sun

(d) Humans

(9) Farmers and citizen’s groups like the _______ in Tehri and _______ have shown that adequate levels of diversified crop production without the use of synthetic chemicals are possible and economically viable. 

(10) Which of the following states has the largest area under Permanent Forests?

(a) Nagaland

(b) Assam

(c) Madhya Pradesh

(d) Kerala

(11) What is Flora and Fauna?

(12) Name any two states which have the largest percentage of reserved forests?

(13) What are wildlife Sanctuaries?

(14) What is JFM?

(15) Mention any two factors responsible for depleting our forests and wildlife

(16) What is the main objective of the famous Chipko Movement?

(17) What is the main thrust of the Indian Wildlife Protection Act 1972?

ASSERTION REASON QUESTIONS

DIRECTION: Mark the option which is most suitable:

(a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

(c) If the assertion is true but the reason is false.

(d) If both assertion and reason are false.

  1. Assertion : Forests play a key role in the ecological system.

Reason : Forests are the primary producers on which all other living beings depend.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct Explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct Explanation of A.

c) A is True but R is False

d) A is False but R is True

2.      Assertion: Destruction of forests and wildlife resulted into the loss of cultural diversity

Reason: The conservation of forests and wildlife is essential to provide a better quality of life.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct Explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct Explanation of A.

c) A is True but R is False

d) A is False but R is True

3.      Assertion : Neglect of our environment has led to the destruction and extinction of many species of animals and plant life.

Reason : Decreasing Forest cover area is a major reason of destruction of species.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct Explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct Explanation of A.

c) A is True but R is False

d) A is False but R is True

4.      Assertion : We need to conserve our forests and wildlife.

Reason : Rapid decline in wildlife population and forestry has been observed.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct Explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct Explanation of A.

c) A is True but R is False

d) A is False but R is True

5.      Assertion : Depletion of forests causes a lot of danger.

Reason : Forests are vital for the quality of life and environment.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct Explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct Explanation of A.

c) A is True but R is False

d) A is False but R is True

A. 1-Mark Questions (Very Short Answer)

  1. What is biodiversity?
  2. Define flora and fauna.
  3. State one objective of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
  4. What is Project Tiger?
  5. Which type of forest has the highest degree of protection?
  6. Name the three categories of forests in India.
  7. What are reserved forests?
  8. What are protected forests?
  9. What are unclassed forests?
  10. What is Joint Forest Management (JFM)?
  11. Name one community movement associated with forest conservation.
  12. Why are forests called renewable resources?
  13. Which state first started Joint Forest Management?
  14. What are sacred groves?
  15. Name one biosphere reserve in India.

B. 2-Mark Questions

  1. Distinguish between flora and fauna
  2. Mention any two causes of depletion of forests.
  3. State any two reasons for biodiversity conservation.
  4. Mention two objectives of Project Tiger.
  5. Write two features of reserved forests.
  6. Why are forests important for ecological balance?
  7. State two benefits of Joint Forest Management.
  8. Explain the role of local communities in forest conservation.
  9. Mention any two examples of successful community conservation.

C. 3-Mark Questions

  1. Explain any three causes responsible for depletion of forests and wildlife.
  2. Explain the importance of biodiversity.
  3. Describe the three categories of forests in India.
  4. Explain the role of local communities in conserving forests.
  5. Why has conservation of forests become essential? Give three reasons.
  6. Explain the role of the Chipko Movement in forest conservation.
  7. Describe the objectives and achievements of Project Tiger.
  8. Explain any three factors responsible for the extinction of wildlife.
  9. Explain the significance of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
  10. Describe the role of sacred groves in biodiversity conservation.

D. 5-Mark Questions 

1. Explain the causes of depletion of forests and wildlife in India.

2. Describe various methods adopted by the Government of India for conservation of forests and wildlife.

3. Explain the role of communities in forest conservation with suitable examples.

4. Discuss the importance of biodiversity for ecological balance and sustainable development.

5. Explain the importance of Joint Forest Management. How has it benefited local communities?

6. Explain the different categories of forests in India and compare their level of protection.

7. "Community participation is essential for successful conservation." Justify the statement with examples.

8. Evaluate the contribution of Chipko Movement and Beej Bachao Andolan towards conservation.

E. Competency-Based Questions

  1. Why is simply declaring an area as a protected forest not sufficient for conservation?
  2. Suggest measures to reduce forest depletion in your district.
  3. How can school students contribute towards biodiversity conservation?
  4. Why is community participation more effective than government action alone?
  5. How does forest conservation support sustainable development?

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