Conservation of Plants and Animals (Set - I)
Conservation of Plants and Animals - I
Questions
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
- The planted trees in reforestation should generally be of the same species that were found in that forest.
- At least half the number of trees that are cut, should be planted.
- Reforestation can take place naturally also.
- None of these
Which among the following correctly defines ‘biodiversity’?
- The variety of flora found in an area.
- The variety of fauna found in an area.
- The variety of flora and fauna found in an area.
- None of these
The Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve consists of
- a national park and a wildlife sanctuary
- a national park and two wildlife sanctuaries
- two national parks and a wildlife sanctuary
- two national parks and two wildlife sanctuaries
Which of the following is not the consequence of deforestation?
- Increase in temperature
- Increase in the level of ground water
- Increase in pollution level
- Increase in the level of carbon dioxide
To protect our flora and fauna and their habitats, protected areas which has/have been earmarked are called
- Biosphere reserve
- Wildlife sanctuary
- National park
- All of the above
Why do birds migrate to far away places?
- Because they get bored in the same place
- They sometimes get caught up in wind curents and have no option but to fly along
- In search of prey
- Because of climatic changes
Which of the following is not the purpose for cutting down trees in a forest?
- Building houses and factories
- Making furniture from the wood
- Obtaining food from them
- Using wood as a fuel
What does the Forest Conservation Act aim at?1.) Preservation and conservation of trees2.) Destroying houses and buildings to plant trees3.) To ban the use of wood.
- Only (1)
- Only (3)
- Both (1) and (2)
- Both (1) and (3)
We need to conserve wildlife to
- maintain ecological balance
- preserve biodiversity
- conserve endangered species
- All of the above
How is saving paper beneficial for us?
(a) It saves trees.
(b) It saves energy and water.
(c) It reduces the amount of harmful chemicals used in paper making.
- (a) only
- (a) and (c) only
- (a) and (b) only
- All of the above
_________ is the part of the earth in which living organisms exist.
- Atmosphere
- Stratosphere
- Thermosphere
- Biosphere
Cutting of trees or clearing of forests to use the land for other purposes is known as
- urbanisation
- afforestation
- deforestation
- modernisation
______ are those species of plants, animals and birds, which are found exclusively in a particular area.
- Endangered species
- Migrated species
- Endemic species
- Exotic species
Which of the following statements is false?
- ‘Project Tiger’ was launched to capture all the tigers of the country.
- An ecosystem also includes non-living components.
- Humans are harming themselves by killing animals ruthlessly.
- None of these
Which of the following is not a measure taken by the government for the conservation of flora and fauna?
- Laying down rules to protect them
- Stopping natural calamities
- Implementing policies on the destruction of flora and fauna
- Establishing protected areas for their conservation
____________is the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for non-forest uses.
- ecosystem
- afforestation
- deforestation
- housekeeping