Conservation of Plants - Chapter Wise CBSE Solved Question and Answer Based On NCERT
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Q1: Name a National park.
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Kaziranga National Park in the Assam.
Q2: Today a major threat to the survival of plants and animals is _______________________
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Deforestation
Q3: Define deforestation.
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Deforestation means clearing of forests or stand of trees where the land is thereafter used for different purpose.
Q4: State one natural cause of deforestation.
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Procuring land for cultivation
Q5: Trees in the forest are cut for some of the purposes like
Procuring land for cultivation
Building houses and factories
Making furniture or using wood as fuel
All of these
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All of these
Q6: Biosphere reserves are the areas meant for conservation of biodiversity, yes or no?
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Yes
Q7: What is flora and fauna?
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Flora and Fauna are the plants and animals which belong to a particular area and are comfortable being in the same periphery.
Q8: Define endemic species.
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Those species of plants which are found only in a particular natural area and cant not be found anywhere else apart from that particular area are called Endemic species .It may be endemic to a particular state or Zone
Q9: Biodiversity is the variety of_________________ generally found in an are
Plants
Animals
Microorganisms
All of these
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All of these
Q10: Deforestation disturbs the _______________ balance.
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Nature
Q11: What do you mean by drought?
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Because of deforestation the temperature on earth may increase, and this may disturb the natural water cycle and may reduce rainfall, this condition is called draught.
Q12: The fertile lands get converted into deserts, this is called_________________
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Desertification
Q13: Define sanctuary.
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Sanctuary is an area set aside where animals and plants are brought to live and are reserved for wildlife where they can freely use the habitats and natural resources
Q14: Define national park.
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National park is an area reserved for wildlife where they can freely use the habitats and natural resource.
Q15: Define biosphere reserves.
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Biosphere reserves are the large areas of protected land meant for conservation of wild life, plants and animals resources and traditional life of the tribal residing in that area
Q16: The plants and animals found in a particular area are called as ________________ and __________________ of that area.
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Flora and fauna
Q17: Differentiate between flora and fauna.
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Flora refers to all living plants in a particular area whereas; Fauna refers to all living animals of a particular area.
Q18: Define species.
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Species is a group of population residing together in a particular area and are capable of interbreeding; the members of a species are capable of reproduction by mating with the members of their own species and not with member of other species.
Q19: Name the first reserve forest of India.
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Satpura National Park
Q20: The finest Indian teak is found in _____________________National Park.
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Satpura National Park
Q21: What is the purpose of Project Tiger launched by government?
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To save Tigers and for their maintenance
Q22: Name some the extinct animals.
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Dianasour, dodo, Tasmanian wolf
Q23: Name some of the endangered animals.
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Tiger, African Elephant, Kuala and Panda
Q24: Is cow an endangered animal?
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No
Q25: Survival of some animals has become difficult because of
Disturbance in rainfall
Disturbance in their natural habitat
Afforestation
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Disturbance in their natural habitat.
Q26: Define ecosystem
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All living and non-living components of environment are together called ecosystem.
Q27: What are the basic components comprising our ecosystem
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Plants animal and microorganisms along with non-living components like climate, soil etc.
Q28: Name the book which keeps the record of all endangered species.
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Red Data book
Q29: Is Red Data Book is same for animals, plants and other species?
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No
Q30: Name the website telling details of Red Data Book.
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envis / primates / page102htm/ new / nwdc / plants.htm
Q31: What would happen if there is no wood?
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We will not be able to get paper, pencils, doors, windows and furniture
Q32: Name some migratory birds.
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Flamingos, Siberian Cranes, Night heron
Q33: Define reforestation.
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Reforestation refers to planting of trees to restock the destroyed forest.
Q34: From where we get paper?
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From Plants
Q35: What is the aim of Forest Conservation Act?
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Preservation and conservation of natural forests and meeting the basic needs of people living in or near the forest.
