Report 6

Question 1

provides a variety of environmental services from its species and ecosystems that are essential at global, regional and local levels

Answer 1

biodiversity

Question 2

leads to Global warming which results in rising sea-levels submerging the low-lying areas in the world and causing atmospheric changes.

Answer 2

green house effect

Question 3

values of biodiversity

Answer 3

• ethical values
• moral values
• aesthetic values

Question 4

• are based on the importance of Protecting all life forms
• Most religious and secular creeds believe that all form of life have the right to exist on Earth.

Answer 4

ethical / moral values

Question 5

has, over several generations, preserved nature through local traditions.

Answer 5

indian civilizations

Question 6

People have related biodiversity to the very existence of the human race through _________

Answer 6

spiritual and religious beliefs

Question 7

act as gene banks for wild plants

Answer 7

sacred groves around ancient sacred sites and temples

Question 8

S—– g—–, s—- l———- and, s—- s——.

Answer 8

Sacred groves, sacred landscapes and, sacred species.

Question 9

are the traditionally conserve forests dedicated to the local deity.

Ex. Mawsmai at Cherrapunji, Deodar in Shimla, Devarabana, Hulidevana Kadu etc.

Answer 9

sacred groves

Question 10

these are the areas of traditionally conserved land with natural features of their ancestral deities.

It helps in the preservation of natural soil. it helps in forestation, and such forests provide habitats for a variety of wild animals.

Ex. Scared Gangetic river between Haridwar and Hrishikesh where fishing is prohibited. Biligiri hills, Baba budangeri in Karnataka

Answer 10

sacred landscapes

Question 11

Species of cultural values where certain plants and animals are protected traditionally and continue to be conserved by man.

Ex. Tulsi, Banyan tree, Cobra, Cow etc.

Answer 11

sacred species

Question 12

associates sacred species to GODS so that no one harms them

Answer 12

ancient mythology

Question 13

The appreciation of the presence of biodiversity for its inherent value and beauty, as well as for the contribution it makes to our knowledgeour aesthetic, imagination and creativity- are some reasons to preserve it.

Quite apart from killing wildlife for food, it is important as a tourist attraction.

Answer 13

aesthetic values

Question 14

In India, particularly, our history and culture is replete with __________

Answer 14

plant and animal image

Question 15

lion of ___________
elephant of _____________

Answer 15

hinduism
buddhism

Question 16

has grown in the courtyards of each household for centuries for their medicinal values.

Answer 16

The sacred Basil or the ‘Tulsi’

Question 17

Goals of values of biodiversity:

Answer 17

Protect and Preserve Biodiversity
Contribute to the sustainability of our planet.
Ensure the well-being of humanity and other life forms.