1. Multiple choice questions.
(i) Which of these statements is not a valid reason for the depletion of flora and fauna?
(a) Agricultural expansion.
(b) Large scale developmental projects.
(c) Grazing and fuelwood collection.
(d) Rapid industrialisation and urbanisation.
Answer. (c) Grazing and fuelwood collection
(ii) Which of the following conservation strategies do not directly involve community participation?
(a) Joint forest management
(b) Beej Bachao Andolan
(c) Chipko Movement
(d) Demarcation of Wildlife sanctuaries
Answer. (d) Demarcation of Wildlife sanctuaries
2. Match the following animals with their category of existence.
Animals/Plants | Category of existence |
Black Buck | Extinct |
Asiatic Elephant | Rare |
Andaman wild pig | Endangered |
Himalayan Brown Bear | Vulnerable |
Pink Head Duck | Endemic |
Answer.
Animals/Plants | Category of existence |
Black Buck | Endangered |
Asiatic Elephant | Vulnerable |
Andaman wild pig | Endemic |
Himalayan Brown Bear | Rare |
Pink Head Duck | Extinct |
3. Match the following.
Reserved Forests | Other forests and wastelands belonging to both government and private individuals and communities |
Protected Forests | Forests are regarded as most valuable as far as the conservation of forest and wildlife resources |
Unclassed Forests | Forest lands are protected from any further depletion |
Answer.
Reserved Forests | Forests are regarded as most valuable as far as the conservation of forest and wildlife resources |
Protected Forests | Forest lands are protected from any further depletion |
Unclassed Forests | Other forests and wastelands belonging to both Government and private individuals and communities |