Biodiversity
Biodiversity: Overview
This topic discusses the causes that affect the biodiversity and the impact of the loss of biodiversity in detail. Here, we will also get to know about Red Data book and biodiversity in India.
Important Questions on Biodiversity
Traditional activities like firewood collection are banned in _____.
All development projects have to get _____ clearance from the government. (Environmental/Agricultural)
The _____ community is associated with a tradition of caring for plants and animals.
The Red Data Book is published by the _____. [Write the abbreviation.]
Protecting wildlife in its natural surroundings is called _____ conservation.
Conserving plants and animals outside their natural habitat are called
Pockets of forests preserved traditionally by the people as abodes of deities are called
The Gir national park aims at saving
Sunderlal Bahuguna and Chandi Prasad Bhatt are associated with the
Write briefly about the Chipko Andolan.
What is an exotic species? How do exotic species harm biodiversity?
What is biodiversity? How is it linked to our survival?
What are the functions of the Botanical Survey, Zoological Survey and Forest Survey of India?
What is monoculture? What is the danger linked to this practice?
What does extinct mean? Name an animal that has become extinct in the world and one that is extinct in India.
What does ‘sustainable utilisation’ of natural resources mean?
Name three special projects launched to protect (particular) endangered animals in India.
What is the aim of the Joint Forest Management programme?
Name three international organisations involved in the conservation of biodiversity.
Mention the factors that cause depletion or loss of biodiversity.
