Q 1 – Deforestation leads to
(a) an increase in the temperature of the earth
(b) imbalance of O2 and CO2
(c) increase in rainfall
(d) both (a) and (b)
Q 2 – Name the process undertaken by plants for preparing their own food.
(a) Industrialisation
(b) Photosynthesis
(c) Stealing
(d) Sterilisation
Q 3 – The reduction in rainfall could cause
(a) droughts
(b) cold
(c) greenery
(d) none of these
Q 4 – Name the sphere that supports life, and where living organisms exist.
(a) Atmosphere
(b) Lithosphere
(c) Biosphere
(d) None of these
Q 5 – Name a biosphere reserve where the plants and animals are similar to those of the upper Himalayan ranges and lower western ghats.
(a) Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve
(b) Kaziranga Biosphere Reserve
(c) Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve
(d) Dudhwa National Park
Q 6 – Name the areas where animals are protected from any disturbance to them and their habitat.
(a) Sanctuary
(b) Biodiversity
(c) Palaces
(d) Beach
Q 7 – Large areas of protected land for conservation of wildlife, plant and animal resources and traditional life of the tribals living in the area are referred to as
(a) biosphere reserves
(b) sanctuaries
(c) national parks
(d) all of these
Q 8 – The Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve consists two wildlife sanctuaries named
(a) Bori and Pachmarhi
(b) Pachmarhi and Satpura
(c) Satpura and Bori
(d) none of these
Q 9 – The plants found in a particular area are termed as
(a) flora
(b) fauna
(c) species
(d) all of the above
Q 10 – The animal found in a particular area are termed as
(a) flora
(b) fauna
(c) dogs
(d) humans
Q 11 – Fill in the blanks
- _________ is an endemic flora of the Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve.
- _________ is a group of population which are capable of interbreeding.
- _________ is also a place where animals receive protection.
- _________ is the first Reserve Forest of India.
- _________ was launched by the government to protect the tigers in India.
Q 12 – True or false
- Kaziranga National Park is situated in Bihar.
- Reforestation increases the temperature and pollution level on earth.
- Global warming is caused due to the increase in the level of oxygen.
- The reduction in rainfall could cause droughts.
- Red Data Book keeps a record of all endangered plants and animals.
Q 13 – Match the following
Column A | Column B |
1. Cutting of forests | a. Chinkara |
2. Fauna | b. Teak |
3. Flora | c. Endemic species |
4. Gaint squirrel | d. Protects animals |
5. Wildlife sanctuaries | e. Deforestation |
Q 14 – Mention the causes of deforestation
Q 15 – How does deforestation lead to frequent floods and droughts?
Q 16 – What do you mean by Biosphere Reserve?
Q 17 – How can we protect wildlife?
Q 18 – Why is the conservation of biodiversity important?
Q 19 – What is Van Mahotsav? Who started it and when?
Q 20 – Why does it matter if a species go extinct?
Q 21 – Many people in world find it status symbol of wearing and keeping leather clothes and leather articles with them. Even Shahtoosh shawls made of an endangered species of antelope are also in greater demand and highly priced.
- Do you think we must use leather items for just show off?
- What is endangered species?
- Can you name an extinct species which was exploited for its meat?
- What values of people are shown in above paragraph?
Q 22 – For centuries human activities such as hunting and encroachment have led to degradation of forests and extinction of many species of plants and animals. Government of India has taken many steps to conserve forests and wildlife. But this movement will not be a success without the involvement of all of us.
(a) What products are obtained from forests and wildlife?
(b) How can we help in conserving forest and wildlife?
(c) Can you name some organisation which are working against killing or poaching of animals?
(d) What values of human are shown here towards nature?
Q 23 – Is it justified to prevent tribals from staying in the core area of the forest? Discuss the matter in your class and note down the points for and against the motion in your notebook.
Q 24 – Make a list of various uses of papers. Observe currency notes carefully. Do you find any difference between a currency paper and paper of your notebook? Find out where currency paper is made.
Q 25 – Karnataka Government had launched ‘Project Elephant’ to save Asian elephants in the state. Find out about this and other such campaigns launched to protect threatened species.