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Which tiger reserve is threatened by dolomite mining?

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Important Questions on Forest and Wildlife Resources

MEDIUM
These are species whose population has declined are known as:
HARD
Match the Column A with Column B and choose the correct option.
Column - A Column-B
I. Endangered a. Have small species population
II. Vulnerable species b. Which are not found after searching them in their known areas where they found.
III. Rare species c. Whose population is declining.
IV. Extinct species d. Which are in danger of extinction.

 

MEDIUM
Species found in isolated places only are called _____. 
HARD
Who coined the slogan “Jo sir sante Roonkh rahe to bhi sasto Jaan"?
HARD

Match the column 'A' with column 'B' and choose the correct answer.

Column-A Column-B
A.Black bucks i. Extinxt
B. Asiatic Elephant ii. Rare
C. Andaman wild pig iii. Endangered
D. Himalayan brown bear iv. Vulnerable
  v. Endemic

 

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Colonialism has been so far defined in terms of political, economic, and social changes brought in the colonies. The aspect related to changes bringing in the biodiversity of the colonies has received little attention. One such practice was the introduction of new species of trees by the colonisers in the colonies.

Identify two trees that were introduced by colonisers in India.

I. Birch

II. Teak

III. Chir Pine

IV. Rhododendron

HARD
How have large scale development projects affected the area under forests?
MEDIUM
Why clearing of forests is still continuing in Madhya Pradesh?
HARD
Explain the contribution of forests in the economic development of the country. Illustrate with three appropriate examples.
HARD

Which of these statements is not a valid reason for the depletion of forests and wildlife?

MEDIUM

Can you find out the reasons for the problems related to:

  • Reduction in the population of the Gharial.
  • Death of birds because of dirty Yamuna.

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HARD
Enumerate two advantages of the Himalayan yew tree. In which states of India, do such trees exist?
MEDIUM
Mention the reason behind the loss of habitat of many species in the Buxa Tiger Reserve.
HARD
What negative factors lead to large scale depletion of natural vegetation and wild life?
HARD
How have human activities affected the depletion of flora and fauna? Explain?
MEDIUM
Which factor have deforested substantial parts of the tribal belts in north-eastern and central India?