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