Ncert – class 8- science – Chapter 5: Conservation of Plants and Animals 1 Welcome to your Ncert - class 8- science - Chapter 5: Conservation of Plants and Animals 1 1. What is the purpose of deforestation? Making furniture or using wood as fuel All of the above Procuring land for cultivation Building houses and factories None 2. Which of following options is correct about Indian alligator and Indian giant squirrel? Both are examples of endemic species. Both are examples of extinct species. Both are found in Satpura National Park. Both are examples of exotic species. None 3. Annual migration does not occur in case of: Siberian Crane Arctic tern Salamander Salmon None 4. Match the following.List IList IIi. deforestationa. Urbanizationii. Natural cause of deforestationb. Cutting of forestsiii. Man-made cause of deforestationc. Droughts I- b, II- c, III- a I- a, II- b, III- c I- b, II- a, III- c I- c, II- a, III- b None 5. Many birds migrate to warmer climates in the spring. Find two reasons why?A. To get away from seasonal predators.B. Because of overpopulation in winter grounds.C. For better food supplies.D. To lay eggs and rear their young ones. B & D A & C A & D C & D None 6. If you recycle one ton of paper, how many trees can you save? 7. Barasingha and wild buffaloes, found in Satpura national park are known as Species Fauna All of the above Flora None 8. The regions of the surface and atmosphere of earth occupied by living organisum is called : Biosphere xerosphere microsphere lithosphere None 9. Which of the following defines the effect of deforestation on wild animals? Habitat of wild animals is destroyed, then their numbers would automatically decline. Habitat of wild animals is developed, then their numbers would automatically decline. All of the above. Habitat of wild animals is destroyed, then their numbers would increase. None 10. The largest among various protected areas for conservation of plants and animals :- wildlife sanctuary national park biosphere reserve botanical garden None 11. Which of the following is correct for a wildlife sanctuary and a biosphere reserve? Wildlife sanctuary: Large protected area constructed for the conservation of biodiversity. Biosphere reserve: Area within which animals are protected from possible dangers. Wildlife sanctuary: Habitat of animals is also conserved. Biosphere reserve: Helps in the conservation of various life forms. Wildlife sanctuary: Major role is conservation. Biosphere reserve: Major role is protection. Wildlife sanctuary: Area within which animals are protected from the possible dangers. Biosphere reserve: Large protected area constructed for the conservation of biodiversity. None 12. Full form of IUCN is : International union of conservation of national parks and nature International union of conservation of nature and natural resources International union of conservation of national parks and natural resources International unity of conservation of nature and natural resources None 13. Select the most appropriate definition of 'endemic species': Those plants and animals that are found everywhere in the world. Those plants and animals that have been fossilised. Those plants and animals, which are found exclusively in a particular area of the world. Those plants and animals, which were once found in the world but are presently not found. None 14. Which of the following factors affect the endemic species? Increasing human population. Introduction of new species All of the above Destruction of their habitat. None 15. What are biosphere reserves? The areas meant for conservation of bio-diversity None of the above Areas where animals are placed in cages The areas meant for protection and conservation of water resources None 16. Bison, flying squirrel and Wolf are the fauna of Jim corbett national part Great Nicobar island Satpura national park Panchmari Biosphere reserve None 17. The red data book keeps the record of Endemic animals and plants All of the above Extinct animals and plants Endangered animals and plants None 18. What do you understand by the term migration All of the above Movement of natural habitat Movement of an organism or a group of organisms from its/their natural habitat to another place at a particular time every year. Movement of an organism or a group of organisms None 19. Many birds from Siberia come to India, during winter months, in the search of None of the above Water availability Warm climate and food Cool climate None 20. Just as a person moving from Delhi to Shimla to escape the heat of hot summer, thousands of migratory birds from Siberia and other extremely cold northern regions move to___________. Manas National Park Jim Corbett National Park Western Ghats Keoladeo National Park 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.
