Ecology and Its Relevance to Man
Ecology and Its Relevance to Man: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Climate Change Threats, Ecological Movements in India, Ecology and Its Relevance to Man, Climate Change and Ecosystems & Practical Applications of Agriculture and Rural Development etc.
Important Questions on Ecology and Its Relevance to Man
Ecotype is a type of species in which environmentally induced variations are

Lindeman's law of tropic efficiency states that the efficiency of energy transfer:

The aim of Chipko movement was:

Climate change has implications for
1. soil moisture 2. forest fires
3. biodiversity 4. ground water
Identify the correct combination according to the code :

The Chipko movement is associated with:

The government of India encourages the cultivation of 'sea buckthorn'. What is the importance of this plant?
I. It helps in controlling soil erosion and in preventing desertification.
II. It is a rich source of biodiesel.
III. It has nutritional value and is well-adapted to live in cold areas of high altitudes.
IV. Its timber is of great commercial value. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In the grasslands, trees do not replace the grasses as a part of an ecological succession because of:

Who started the Tehri dam conflict?

What is the main cause of the Chipko movement?

Which among the following is an ecological movement that was started by Sunderlal Bahuguna?

What is/are the effects of global warming on human health?

Loss of sea ice by melting in the Arctic Ocean leads to:

Which of the following is the climate impact on ecosystem?

Which of the following are the effects of the climate change on living species?
1) Destroy the places where they live.
2) Wreak havoc on people’s livelihoods and communities.
Choose the codes below.

