Forest and Wildlife Resources (Chapter-2)

Describe the methods of forest conservation.

How forests are useful to man ?

Distinguish between endangered and extinct species.

What are the negative factors that cause such fearful depletion of flora and fauna ?

Name any two North Eastern States of India having over 60 percent of Forests cover. Give two reasons.

Distinguish between reserved and protected forests.

Humans are dependent on the ecological system for their existence. Explain.

What do your know about “Permanent forest estates ? Name the state which has the largest area under

these forest estates.

In what ways the forests were harmed by the colonial government ?

Answer the following questions in about 120 words.

(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.

Answer the following questions in about 30 words.

(i) What is biodiversity? Why is biodiversity important for human lives?

(ii) How have human activities affected the depletion of flora and fauna? Explain.

Match the following.

Match the following animals with their category of existence.

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 fuel wood collection

(d) Rapid industrialisation and urbanisation

(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