Ncert – Class 10 – geography -Chapter 2: Forest and Wildlife Resources Welcome to your Ncert - Class 10 - geography -Chapter 2: Forest and Wildlife Resources 1. A single commercially valuable species, extensively planted and other species eliminated, is called ___________. Intensive subsistence farming Shifting agriculture Primitive subsistence farming Enrichment plantation None 2. The diverse flora and fauna of the planet are under great threat mainly due to: Increasing pollution Lack of water availability Global Warming Insensitivity to our environment None 3. Species whose population levels are considered to be normal for their survival are classified as_______. Vulnerable species Rare species Normal species Endangered species None 4. Which of the following is a species of grass categorised as a critical species among the threatened list of flora and fauna? Tamarindus indica Madhuca insigins Hubbardia heptaneuron Mangifera indica None 5. Which one of the following is a great achievement of the Chipko Movement? More trees are planted Successfully resisted deforestation Development in Himalayan region Soil erosion gets declined. None 6. Which of the following is not a major factor responsible for deforestation in India? Agricultural expansion Colonial period Adivasis Large scale development projects None 7. Which of the following is not correctly match with regard to Project Tiger Reserves? Valmiki - Bihar Pench - Kerala Sariska - Rajasthan Nagarjunasagar - Andhra Pradesh None 8. The diverse flora and fauna of the planet are under great threat mainly due to: Increasing pollution Global Warming Lack of water availability Insensitivity to our environment None 9. The species whose population has declined to levels from where it is likely to move into the endangered category in the near feature if the negative factors continue to operate. Vulnerable species Endangered species Rare species Normal species None 10. ________ is the sum total of all the varieties of species of plants, animals, and microorganisms living on the earth. Flora Biodiversity Ecosystem Fauna None 11. Which of the following are regarded as the most valuable forest? Open forest Reserved forest Unclassed forest Protected forest None 12. Which of the following conservation strategies do not directly involve community participation Chipko Movement Beej Bachao Andolan Joint forest management Demarcation of wildlife sanctuaries None 13. What percentage of India’s wild flora and mammals are on the threatened list? 10 percent of cultivated species of flora and 20 percent animals 20 percent of recorded wild flora and 10 percent of mammals 10 percent of recorded wild flora and 20 percent of mammals None of these None 14. “The species that are not found after searches of known or likely areas where they may occur” are known as: Rare species Vulnerable species Extinct species Normal species None 15. Which of the commercially valuable species have damaged the natural forests in south India? Himalayan Oak Teak Monoculture None of these Chir pine None 16. Which one of the following is a medicinal plant used to treat some types of cancer? Himalayan Oak Hubbardia heptaneuron Himalayan Yew Madhuca insignis None 17. Which of the following states have a very high percentage of their forests as unclassed forests managed by local communities? All Western states and parts of Gujarat. All Northern-Eastern states and parts of Gujarat. All Central states and parts of Gujarat. All North-Eastern states and parts of West Bengal. None 18. The destruction of forests and wildlife is not just a biological issue. Which of the following statement justify the mentioned statement? There is no link between the destruction of forest and environment There is no link between the destruction of forest and poverty The loss of forests have increasingly marginalised and impoverished many indigenous and other forest dependent communities. There is no link between the destruction of forests and the loss of cultural diversity. None 19. Species which are found in some particular areas usually isolated by natural or geographical barriers Endemic species Normal species Endangered species Rare species None 20. Which type of vegetation is found in the higher altitudes of the Northern Hemisphere? Mediterranean forests None of these Coniferous forests Lowland forests None Time's up Please Share This Share this content Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Leave a Reply Cancel replyCommentEnter your name or username to commentEnter your email address to commentEnter your website URL (optional) Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
