Conservation of plants and animals

Question 1

What is sanctuary?

Answer 1

An area where animals are protected from any disturbance to them and their habitat is called a sanctuary.

Question 2

Name the major threat to the survival of organism.

Answer 2

Deforestation

Question 3

Write the names of some parks and sanctuaries.

Answer 3

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Kaziranga National Park, Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary, etc.

Question 4

Write two natural causes of deforestation.

Answer 4

Severe droughts & Forest fires

Question 5

Give examples of flora.

Answer 5

Teak, sal, mango, jamun, arjun, etc.

Question 6

Give examples of fauna.

Answer 6

Elephant, tiger, pink dolphines, wild bear, etc.

Question 7

Name two endemic fauna.

Answer 7

Giant squirrel, bison, Giant Panda etc.

Question 8

Name some forest products.

Answer 8

Paper, wood, timber, vegetables, fruits, rubber, etc.

Question 9

What is the name of the reserved land used to protect biodiversity?

Answer 9

Biosphere Reserve

Question 10

Name the first Reserve Forest of India.

Answer 10

Satpura National Park

Question 11

Name products obtained from animals for which they are hunted.

Answer 11

Skin, fur, tusk, horn, eggs, flesh, etc.

Question 12

List the names of some migratory birds.

Answer 12

Siberian crane
Bar-headed goose
Arctic tern
Surkhab

Question 13

Write the names of some extinct animals.

Answer 13

Dodo, dinosaurs, mammoth, etc.

Question 14

When was Project Tiger launched?

Answer 14

April 1, 1973

Question 15

How many rock shelters are there in Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve?

Answer 15

55

Question 16

Name two wildlife sanctuaries present in Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve.

Answer 16

Pachmarhi, Bori

Question 17

What is the plantation of new plants called?

Answer 17

Reforestation

Question 18

What is a zoo?

Answer 18

A place where animals are protected in an artificial habitat, for an exhibition

Question 19

Define ‘Red Data Book.’

Answer 19

A book that keeps records of all the endangered plant and animal species is called a Red Data Book.

Question 20

Define national park.

Answer 20

A national park is an area reserved for wildlife where they can freely use the habitats and natural resources.

Question 21

Define Wildlife Sanctuaries

Answer 21

A protected area where animals live in their

natural habitat.

Question 22

Define Biosphere Reserves

Answer 22

The area meant for the protection or conservation of the biodiversity. It also helps in maintaining the culture of that area