Values of Biodiversity

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

Loss of forest cover due to ____ which contributes to ‘____’ due to release of carbon dioxide and other gases.

(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

industrialization

Green House Effect

Question 3

(3) Values of Biodiversity

Answer 3

Ethical values
Moral values
Aesthetic values

Question 4

Based on the importance of Protecting all life forms

The ____ of all forms of life

____ civilizations has over several generations, preserved nature through local traditions

Answer 4

Ethical/Moral Values

Sanctity

Indian

Question 5

___ around ___ and ___ act as gene banks for wild plants

Answer 5

Sacred groves

ancient sacred sites

temples

Question 6

3 Sacred things:

Answer 6

Sacred groves

Sacred Landscapes

Sacred species

Question 7

traditionally conserved forests dedicated to a local diety

Examples (3)

Answer 7

Sacred groves

Mawsmai at Cherrapunji

Deodar in Shimla

Devarabana, Hulidevana Kadu

Question 8

areas of traditionally conserved land with natural features of their ancestral deities

Helps in the preservation of natural soil. It helps in ____ and such forests provide habitats for a variety of wild animals

Examples (3)

Answer 8

Sacred landscapes

forestation

Sacred Gangetic river between Haridwar and Hrishikesh

Biligiri hills

Babad budangeri in Karnataka

Question 9

_____ are certain plants and animals that are protected traditionally and continue to be conserved by man

Ancient mythology associates sacred them to GODS so that no one harms them

Examples (4):

Answer 9

Sacred Species

Tulsi
Banyan tree
Cobra
Cow

Question 10

appreciation of the presence of biodiversity for its inherent value and beauty, as well as for the contribution it makes to our knowledge- our aesthetic, imagination and creativity-

Answer 10

Aesthetic values

Question 11

In India, particularly, our history and culture is replete with ___.

Hinduism ____
Buddhism ____

The sacred ____ or ___ has grown in the courtyards of each household for medicinal values

Answer 11

plant and animal image

Lion
Elephant

Basil
Tulsi