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NCERT Solutions Class 10, Social Science, Geography, Chapter 2, Forest and Wildlife Resources.

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Concepts covered in Class 10 Social Science - Geography chapter 2 Forest and Wildlife Resources are :

• Flora and Fauna in India
• Conservation of Forest and Wildlife in India
• Concept of Forest and Wildlife Resources
• Flora and Fauna in India
• Conservation of Forest and Wildlife in India.

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Answer 1

NCERT Solutions Class 10, Social Science, Geography, Chapter 2, Forest and Wildlife Resources.

1 . Multiple choice questions

(i) Which of these statements is not a valid reason for the depletion of flora and fauna?
(a) Agricultural expansion
(b) Large scale developmental projects
(c) Grazing and fuel wood collection
(d) Rapid industrialisation and urbanisation

The correct option is : (c) Grazing and fuel wood collection

(ii) Which of the following conservation strategies do not directly involve community participation?
(a) Joint forest management
(b) Beej Bachao Andolan
(c) Chipko Movement
(d) Demarcation of Wildlife sanctuaries

The correct option is : (d) Demarcation of Wildlife sanctuaries

2. Match the following animals with their category of existence.

animals/Plants	category of existence
Black buck	Extinct
Asiatic elephant	Rare
Andaman wild pig	Endangered
Himalayan brown bear	Vulnerable
Pink head duck	Endemic

Solution:

animals/Plants	category of existence
Black buck	Endangered
Asiatic elephant	Vulnerable
Andaman wild pig	Endemic
Himalayan brown bear	Rare
Pink head duck	Extinct

3. Match the following:

Reserved forests	Other forests and wastelands belonging to both government and private individuals and communities.
Protected forests	Forests are regarded as most valuable as far as the conservation of forest and wildlife resources.
Unclassed forests	Forest lands are protected from any further depletion.

Solution:

Reserved forests	Forests are regarded as most valuable as far as the conservation of forest and wildlife resources.
Protected forests	Forest lands are protected from any further depletion.
Unclassed forests	Other forests and wastelands belonging to both government and private individuals and communities.

4 . Answer the following questions in about 30 words.

(i) What is biodiversity? Why is biodiversity important for human lives?

Solution:

Biodiversity is the variation of wildlife and cultivated species in a given ecosystem. Each organism is a producer, consumer or decomposer in this interconnected web. Other organisms, including humans, depend for their existence on such roles.

(ii) How have human activities affected the depletion of flora and fauna? Explain

Solution:

Human activities such as poaching, deforestation, the expansion of railways, agriculture, commercial and scientific forestry, and mining are to blame for the depletion of flora and fauna.

5. Answer the following questions in about 120 words.

(i) Describe how communities have conserved and protected forests and wildlife in India?

Solution:

Indian forests are home to different communities. These communities have a complex relationship with their environment. The Mundas and the Santhal of Chhota Nagpur region worship Mahua and Kadamba trees; the tribals of Orissa and Bihar worship the tamarind and mango trees. Similarly, the Bishnois of Rajasthan hold the antelopes in high reverence. For these communities, particular flora and fauna are integral to their identity, so they take a number of steps to protect the same. Villagers around the Sariska Reserve have opposed mining activities in the region as these activities endanger wildlife. Villagers in the Alwar district of Rajasthan have banned hunting and lumbering activities in a 1200 hectare area they have marked as Bhairodev Dakav 'Sonchuri'. Such activities have helped preserve patches of virgin forest land.

(ii) Write a note on good practices towards conserving forest and wildlife.

Solution:

Good practices towards conserving forest and wildlife are plenty. Nowadays, many non-governmental organisations are working towards creating public awareness for conserving depleting forest cover and vanishing wildlife. Central and state governments in India have set up national parks and wildlife sanctuaries to protect forests and endangered species in wildlife. A recently developing practice towards conservation is the search for different conservation measures. Biodiversity is the new by-word of good practices towards conserving forest and wildlife. Various communities, especially in tribal areas, who are dependent on forests for their living are now taking an active role in this form of conservation.

Answer 2

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which one of the following is not considered a sacred tree in India.
(a) Peepal
(b) Neem
(c) Banyan
(d) Mango

The correct option is : (b) Neem

2. What was the aim of Chipko movement ?
(a) Human rights
(b) Political rights
(c) Agricultural expansion
(d) Forest conservation

The correct option is : (d) Forest conservation

3. Which one of the following is an example of endemic species ?
(a) Nicobar Pigeon
(b) Asiatic Buffalo
(c) Horn Bill
(d) Black buck

The correct option is : (a) Nicobar Pigeon

4. Which of these statements is not a valid reason for depletion of flora and fauna ?
(a) Agricultural expansion.
(b) Large scale developmental projects.
(c) Grazing and fuelwood collection.
(d) Rapid industrialisation and urbanisation.

The correct option is : (d) Rapid industrialisation and urbanisation.

5. Which of the following conservation strategies do not directly involve community participation.
(a) Joint Forest Management
(b) Beej Bachao Andolan
(c) Chipko Movement
(d) Demarcation of Wildlife Sanctuaries

The correct option is : (d) Demarcation of Wildlife Sanctuaries

6. The total forest cover in the country is about …………….
(a) 18.1%
(b) 22.1%
(c) 19.3%
(d) 11.5%

The correct option is : (c) 19.3%

7. Most of the forests in the North eastern states belong to the category of …………..
(a) Wastelands
(b) Protected forests
(c) Unclassed forests
(d) Mangroves

The correct option is : (c) Unclassed forests

8. Endemic species refers to
(a) Species which are extinct.
(b) Species which are declining.
(c) Species which are confined to specific areas only.
(d) Species which are normal.

The correct option is : (c) Species which are confined to specific areas only.

9. Periyar Tiger reserve is located in
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Kerala

The correct option is : (d) Kerala

10. ‘Chipko movement’ is a programme started towards conservation of …………….
(a) Soil
(b) Water
(c) Minerals
(d) Forests

The correct option is : (d) Forests

11. IUCN refers to
(a) International Understanding and Convention of Nature
(b) International Unity and Conservation of Nature
(c) International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
(d) Indian Union for Conservation of Natural Beauty

The correct option is : (c) International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources

12. Forests play a key role in the ecological system because
(a) it supports a large number of animals
(b) they are important for tourism.
(c) they are the primary producers on which all other living things depend.
(d) they provide us with many useful things.

The correct option is : (c) they are the primary producers on which all other living things depend.

13. The area of forest converted into agricultural land between 1951 to 1980 is about
(a) 25,000 sq. km.
(b) 20,000 sq. km.
(c) 23,000 sq. km.
(d) 26,200 sq. km.

The correct option is : (d) 26,200 sq. km.

14. The Buxa Tiger Reserve in West Bengal has been threatened about the loss of habitat of many species due to
(a) Industrial development
(b) Agricultural expansion
(c) Port activities
(d) Mining

The correct option is : (d) Mining

15. Which group of people in India are responsible for maximum ecological destruction ?
(a) richest 5 percent
(b) poorest 25 percent
(c) tribal communities
(d) slum dwellers

The correct option is : (a) richest 5 percent

16. Indian Wildlife Protection Act was implemented mainly to
(a) protect certain animals.
(b) protect the remaining population of certain endangered species.
(c) protect the tigers.
(d) protect aquatic animals.

The correct option is : (b) protect the remaining population of certain endangered species.

17. The hunting and trade of which animals have been given full or partial legal protection in India ?
(a) Indian lion
(b) Indian elephant
(c) Black buck (Chinkara)
(d) Great Indian bustard (Godawan)

The correct option is : (a) Indian lion

18. In India, forest and wildlife resources are owned and managed by
(a) Private individuals
(b) Communities
(c) The Government
(d) Others

The correct option is : (c) The Government

19. Reserved forests refers to
(a) Forests protected from further depletion
(b) Forests meant for their valuable timber and other forest produce
(c) Conservation of some species
(d) Conservation of animals

The correct option is : (b) Forests meant for their valuable timber and other forest produce

20. The forests belonging to both government and private individuals and communities are called …………..
(a) Protected Forests
(b) Open Forests
(c) Unclassed Forests
(d) Reserved Forests

The correct option is : (c) Unclassed Forests

21. The Mundas and Santhals of Chhota Nagpur region worship which one of the following trees ?
(a) Mahua
(b) Mango
(c) Peepal
(d) Tamarind

The correct option is : (a) Mahua

22. Which one of the following is a farmers movement initiated in Tehri ?
(a) Tehri Andolan
(b) Beej Bachao Andolan
(c) Appease Movement
(d) Green Revolution

The correct option is : (b) Beej Bachao Andolan

23. The main objective of Joint Forest Management programme is
(a) involving local communities in the management and restoration of degraded forests.
(b) involving rich people in conservation of forests.
(c) involving backward communities to conserve wildlife.
(d) involving the farmers to plant trees.

The correct option is : (a) involving local communities in the management and restoration of degraded forests.

24. What is the name given to the forests of God and Goddesses?
(a) Sacred Garden
(b) Sacred Groves
(c) Sacred Park
(d) Sacred Orchards

The correct option is : (b) Sacred Groves

25. Which one of the following statements is not true with regard to depletion of flora and fauna ?
(a) Land required for housing
(b) Agricultural expansion
(c) Mining activities
(d) Shifting agriculture

The correct option is : (a) Land required for housing

Answer 3

26. Which one of the following is not a reason for environmental destruction ?
(a) Global warming
(b) Unequal access
(c) Over population
(d) Inequitable consumption of resources

The correct option is : (a) Global warming

27. The biological loss is strongly correlated with the loss of cultural diversity because
(a) it has impoverished many indigenous and forest dependent communities.
(b) it has caused serious health problems for women.
(c) it has aggravated many natural hazards that affected the poor.
(d) All of the above

The correct option is : (d) All of the above

28. Which Wildlife Protection Act has included for the first time the list of protected species of plants ?
(a) Wildlife Protection Act of 1980
(b) Wildlife Protection Act of 1986
(c) Wildlife Protection Act of 1991
(d) Wildlife Protection Act of 1995

The correct option is : (c) Wildlife Protection Act of 1991

29. What is the position of India in the world in terms of bio-diversity ?
(a) First
(b) Fifth
(c) Tenth
(d) Twelve

The correct option is : (d) Twelve

30. The present forest cover of India in terms of the total geographical area is
(a) 18 percent
(b) 19.39 percent
(c) 22 percent
(d) 15 percent

The correct option is :  (b) 19.39 percent

31. In which of the following states has the Joint Forests Management started ?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Orissa
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Arunachal Pradesh

The correct option is : (b) Orissa

32. Flora refers to
(a) Animal kingdom
(b) Plant kingdom
(c) Insects
(d) Flowers

The correct option is : (b) Plant kingdom

33. Immensely rich in wildlife and cultivated species, diverse in form and function but closely integrated in a system is called
(a) Bioreserve
(b) Diversity
(c) Biodiversity
(d) Biome

The correct option is : (c) Biodiversity

34. The total number of plant species in India is
(a) 49000
(b) 47000
(c) 45000
(d) 81000

The correct option is : (b) 47000

35. The total number of animal species in India is

(a) 81000
(b) 89000
(c) 98000
(d) 18000

The correct option is : (a) 81000

36. Species which are in danger of extinction are called ……………..
(a) Endemic Species
(b) Extinct Species
(c) Vulnerable Species
(d) Endangered Species

The correct option is : (d) Endangered Species

37. Species which are no longer found on the earth are called
(a) Normal Species
(b) Vulnerable Species
(c) Rare Species
(d) Extinct Species

The correct option is : (d) Extinct Species

38. Which one of the river valley projects has significantly contributed to the loss of forests ?
(a) Nagarjuna Sagar
(b) Narmada Sagar
(c) Nizam Sagar
(d) Rana Pratap Sagar

The correct option is : (b) Narmada Sagar

39. Which state of India has the maximum area under reserved forests ?
(a) Jammu and Kashmir
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Himachal Pradesh

The correct option is : (b) Madhya Pradesh

40. The state having highest percentage of protected forests is
(a) Punjab
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Jammu and Kashmir

The correct option is : (a) Punjab

41. Project Tiger was launched in the year
(a) 1980
(b) 1973
(c) 1974
(d) 1975

The correct option is : (b) 1973

42. In which of the following states is the Corbett National Park
(a) West Bengal
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Uttaranchal
(d) Madhya Pradesh

The correct option is : (c) Uttaranchal