Question 1

Q1: (ii) Which one of the following was the purpose of Project Tiger? (a) to kill tigers (b) to put tigers in the Zoo (c) to protect tigers from illegal h...

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Answer: (c) to protect tigers from illegal hunting Explanation: The text states that one of the reasons for the decline of wildlife is that "commercial poaching is rampant." Project Tiger was launched to conserve tigers and their habitat. The main objective is to "ensure maintenance of viable popula...

Question 2

Q1: Choose the right answer from the four alternatives given below. (i) Sandalwood is an example of: (a) Evergreen forest (b) Deciduous forest (c) Deltaic...

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Answer: (b) Deciduous forest Explanation: The source text, in the section on Tropical Deciduous Forests, specifically under Moist deciduous forests, lists sandalwood as one of the main species. It states, "Teak, sal, shisham, hurra, mahua, amla, semul, kusum, and sandalwood etc. are the main species...

Question 3

Q1: (iii) In which one of the following states is the Nandadevi Biosphere reserve situated? (a) Bihar (b) Uttar Pradesh (c) Uttarakhand (d) Odisha

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Answer: (c) Uttarakhand Explanation: Table 5.1, 'List of Biosphere Reserves', clearly indicates the location for the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve. It states that it is located in "Part of Chamoli, Pithoragarh and Almora Districts in Uttarakhand."

Question 4

Q1: (iv) How many of the Biosphere reserves from India are recognised by the UNESCO? (a) One (b) Two (c) Twelve (d) Four

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Answer: (c) Twelve Explanation: In the section on Biosphere Reserves, the text explicitly states, "There are 18 Biosphere Reserves in India (Table 5.1, Figure 5.8). Twelve Biosphere Reserves have been recognised by the UNESCO on World Network of Biosphere Reserves."

Question 5

Q1: (v) Which one of the following proportion of area of the country was targeted to be under forest in Forest Policy of India? (a) 33 (b) 44 (c) 55 (d) 2...

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Answer: (a) 33 Explanation: The text, under the section 'Forest Conservation', details the aims of the forest policy. The first point mentioned is "(i) bringing 33 per cent of the geographical areas under forest cover;".

Question 6

Q2: (ii) What do you understand by social forestry?

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Social forestry refers to the management and protection of forests, as well as afforestation on barren lands. The primary purpose of social forestry is to aid in environmental, social, and rural development. It involves the community in forestry to meet the growing demand for timber, fuel, fodder, e...

Question 7

Q2: (i) What is natural vegetation? Under what climatic conditions are tropical evergreen forests develop?

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Natural Vegetation: Natural vegetation refers to a plant community that has been left undisturbed by humans for a long time. This allows the individual plant species to grow and adjust themselves to the local climate and soil conditions as fully as possible. Climatic Conditions for Tropical Evergree...

Question 8

Q2: (iii) Define Biosphere reserves?

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A Biosphere Reserve is a unique and representative ecosystem of terrestrial and coastal areas. These reserves are internationally recognised within the framework of UNESCO's Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme. The primary aim of a Biosphere Reserve is to achieve three main objectives: conservation of...

Question 9

Q2: (iv) What is the difference between forest area and forest cover?

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The provided text does not explicitly define the difference between 'forest area' and 'forest cover'. However, in geographical terms, the distinction is as follows:    Forest Area: This is a legal term. It refers to the land that has been officially notified and recorded as 'forest' in government re...

Question 10

Q3: (ii) How can people's participation be effective in conserving forests and wildlife?

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People's participation is crucial for the effective conservation of forests and wildlife. Their involvement can make conservation efforts more sustainable and successful in several ways:    Social Forestry: This model is entirely based on people's participation.         Community forestry involves r...

Question 11

Q3: (i) What steps have been taken up to conserve forests?

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Several steps have been taken up to conserve forests in India, as outlined in the Forest Conservation Policy.    National Forest Policy: The Government of India adopted a forest policy in 1952, which was later modified in 1988. This policy emphasizes sustainable forest management to conserve and exp...

Question 12

Q1: On the outline map of India, mark and label the following. (i) Areas having Mangrove forests. (ii) Biosphere reserves of Nanda Devi, Sunderbans, Gulf...

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This is a map-based activity. To complete it, you should use an outline map of India and mark the following locations based on the information in the chapter and general knowledge. (i) Areas having Mangrove forests:    Mark the Sunderbans in West Bengal, which is a large delta region.    Mark the co...

Question 13

Q2: List the trees, bush and shrub species found around your school. Write their local names and their uses.

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This is a field-based activity that requires you to observe the local flora around your school. The answer will be specific to your location. Steps to complete the activity: 1.  Observe: Take a walk around your school premises and the immediate neighborhood. Carefully observe the different types of...

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