Exercise 1

Local communities and government authorities are battling to preserve these habitats in some parts of India because they realise that this is the only way to ensure their own long-term livelihood. In many places, locals are actively opposing government participation while defending the environment. 

In Sariska Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan, what action did villagers take to protect the habitat, as mentioned in the passage?

The Chipko movement, also known as the Chipko andolan, was a nonviolent social and environmental movement launched by rural Indian peasants, notably women, in the $1970$s. Its goal was to defend forests and trees from government-sponsored logging.

What has the Chipko movement in the Himalayas primarily demonstrated?

In our nation, conservation initiatives are nothing new. We frequently overlook the fact that some of the indigenous populations in India also call the forests home. Local groups are fighting to preserve these environments in several parts of India.

What do farmers and citizen's groups like the Beej Bachao Andolan and Navdanya demonstrate?

Even if we wanted to preserve our abundant forest and wildlife resources, doing so would be challenging. The government of India either owns or manages a large portion of its forest and wildlife resources through the Forest Department and other government agencies.

What are the key categories of forest classification in India, and why are reserved forests considered the most valuable for the conservation of forest and wildlife resources?

Which of the following options represent potential measures that can be taken to mitigate the threats posed on the tiger population and biodiversity?

i. Banning hunting, giving legal protection to their habitats, and restricting trade in wildlife

ii. Prohibiting the visit of public into forest area.

iii. Establishing wildlife sanctuaries and National Parks

iv. Converting forests into Reserved and Protected forests

Describe community efforts to protect forest and wildlife.

(a) One item A is shown in the given political outlines map of India. Identify this item with the help of the following information and write its Correct name on the line marked on the map.

(A) Type of forests

(b) On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following items with appropriate symbols

(B) Periyar Tiger Reserve

(C) Hirakud Dam

Read the statements below carefully and choose the correct option.

Statement 1: Unclassed Forests belong to both the government and the international community.

Statement 2: Protected Forests are declared so by the WWF.

Statement 3: Reserved forests help in conservation of forest and wildlife resources.