EASY
8th Foundation
IMPORTANT
Earn 100

Select the incorrect differences between national park and sanctuary.

  National park Sanctuary
(i) It is meant for protection of both flora and fauna. It is meant for protection of only fauna
(ii) Grazing is allowed. Grazing is not allowed.
(iii) Private ownership is not permitted. Private ownership is permitted.

 

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Important Questions on Conservation of Plants and Animals

EASY
8th Foundation
IMPORTANT
NSO Science Olympiad Workbook Grade 8>Chapter 7 - Conservation of Plants and Animals>EXERCISES>Q 14
I was a large, heavy and flightless bird. I was hunted in large number in the island of Madagascar and now no member of my species survives. Who am I ?
EASY
8th Foundation
IMPORTANT
NSO Science Olympiad Workbook Grade 8>Chapter 7 - Conservation of Plants and Animals>EXERCISES>Q 15
A species that is at risk of becoming extinct in the near future is known as _____ species.
EASY
8th Foundation
IMPORTANT
NSO Science Olympiad Workbook Grade 8>Chapter 7 - Conservation of Plants and Animals>EXERCISES>Q 16
Consider the given statements and select the option which correctly identifies true (T) and false (F) ones.
(i) Kanha National Park is the first reserve forest of India.
(ii) Kaziranga National Park is famous for rhinoceros.
(iii) The existence of endemic species is often threatened due to the introduction of exotic species from some other geographical area.
(iv) Botanical garden is an in situ method of biodiversity conservation.
HARD
8th Foundation
IMPORTANT
NSO Science Olympiad Workbook Grade 8>Chapter 7 - Conservation of Plants and Animals>EXERCISES>Q 17

Study the given table regarding different species and their status. Select the correct option for P-S.

Species Status
P Extinct
Great Indian Bustard Q
R Endangered
Mandrill S

 

EASY
8th Foundation
IMPORTANT
NSO Science Olympiad Workbook Grade 8>Chapter 7 - Conservation of Plants and Animals>EXERCISES>Q 18

Refer to the given flowchart and identify X,Y and Z

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EASY
8th Foundation
IMPORTANT
NSO Science Olympiad Workbook Grade 8>Chapter 7 - Conservation of Plants and Animals>EXERCISES>Q 19
Select the incorrect match.
(i) Dachigam National Park - Karnataka
(ii) Bandipur National Park - Tamil Nadu
(iii) Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary - Arunachal Pradesh
(iv) Keoladeo National Park - Rajasthan
(v) Similipal Biosphere Reserve - Odisha
(vi) Kanha National Park - Madhya Pradesh
EASY
8th Foundation
IMPORTANT
NSO Science Olympiad Workbook Grade 8>Chapter 7 - Conservation of Plants and Animals>EXERCISES>Q 20

Refer to the given diagrammatic representation of a Biosphere Reserve.

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(i) X is devoted to strict protection of wildlife and no human activity is allowed in this zone.
(ii) In Y, only limited human activity (compatible with conservation) is allowed.
(iii) In Z, commercial exploitation of natural resources is allowed.
(iv) Tourism is allowed upto Z zone only.
(v) Zone Y helps to maintain the lifestyle of the tribal people living in the area.