Depletion of Forest and Wildlife in India

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Depletion of Forest and Wildlife in India: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Normal Species of IUCN, Vulnerable Species of IUCN, Loss of Forests due to Grazing and Wood Collection & Loss of Forests due to Expansion in Agriculture etc.

Important Questions on Depletion of Forest and Wildlife in India

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What are the causes of depletion of the biodiversity in India?

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The _____ Tiger Reserve in West Bengal is seriously threatened by the ongoing dolomite mining.

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Why clearing of forests is still continuing in Madhya Pradesh?

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These two nations, India and _____ became prime targets for poaching and illegal trading of tigers. (Nepal/Tibet/China)

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Gharial came under the threatened list.

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A plantation in which a single commercially valuable species was extensively planted is termed as an Enrichment Plantation.

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India has nearly _____% of the total number of species in the world. (8/7/9)

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Pink-headed duck is a type of _____ species. (Vulnerable/Extinct)

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In 1991, for the first time plants were also added to the list of protected species.

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Mention the reason behind the loss of habitat of many species in the Buxa Tiger Reserve.

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Mention the indirect impact of degradation that effects poor people the most.

 

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The cheetah was declared extinct in India long back in _____. (1952/1988/1960)

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The species which are only found in some particular areas, usually isolated by barriers are known as rare Species.

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Which factor have deforested substantial parts of the tribal belts in north-eastern and central India?

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Mention the endangered species that is found in the state of Manipur in India.

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Which of the following is compound?