Forests and Wildlife Resources in India

Overgrazing by livestock removes vegetation cover, which prevents soil erosion and forest regeneration, ultimately contributing to deforestation.

The statement is false. There is no national park specifically named 'Great National Park' in Uttarakhand. The first and most famous national park in Uttarakhand is Jim Corbett National Park, which was established in 1936.

Kaziranga National Park is a famous UNESCO World Heritage site located in the state of Assam, known for its one-horned rhinoceros population.

Deforestation is defined as the large-scale removal or clearing of forest areas, usually for agricultural or urban development.

Wildlife sanctuaries and national parks are protected areas where human activities like hunting, habitation, and grazing are strictly prohibited to conserve biodiversity.

As of current records, India has over 100 national parks, making 100 the most reasonable approximation among the choices provided.

Van Mahotsav is an annual tree-planting festival in India, celebrated in the first week of July.

Sunderlal Bahuguna was a prominent leader and activist of the Chipko movement, which started in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand.

The modern Chipko movement began in 1973-1974 in the Reni village of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.

Mangrove forests are also known as tidal forests because they grow in areas influenced by tides, such as coastal deltas.

Thorny plants (xerophytes) have deep root systems to access groundwater in arid regions where surface water is scarce.

Mountain forests, particularly in higher altitudes, are dominated by coniferous trees like pine, cedar, and fir.

Deciduous forests are often called monsoon forests because they shed their leaves during the dry season to conserve water.

According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR), the forest cover is approximately 21.34% of the total geographical area.

Evergreen forests, characterized by high rainfall and dense vegetation, are commonly referred to as tropical rainforests.

Forests in India are generally classified into five major types based on climatic conditions: Tropical Evergreen, Tropical Deciduous, Thorn, Mountain, and Mangrove.

Forests are called the green lungs of the planet because they absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen through photosynthesis.

Resources that exist in limited amounts and cannot be replaced once consumed are known as exhaustible natural resources.