Forests And Wildlife Resource Quiz
Test your knowledge on Forests And Wildlife Resource from Geography, Class 10.
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Q1: The species which are in danger of extinction are called:
- Vulnerable species
- Rare species
- Endangered species
- Normal species
Q2: Which one of the following is not considered a sacred tree in India
- Peepal
- Neem
- Banyan
- Mango
Q3: What percentage of the total number of species discovered in the world are found in India?
- Three percent
- Eight percent
- Fifteen percent
- Thirty percent
Q4: The forest cover in our country has recently increased due to:
- Increase in natural forest growth
- Increase in net sown area
- Plantation by different agencies
- None of the above
Q5: The Buxa Tiger Reserve in West Bengal has been threatened about the loss of habitat of many species due to
- Industrial development
- Agricultural expansion
- Port activities
- Mining
Q6: The species whose population has declined to a level from where it is likely to move into the endangered category in the near future if the negative factors continue to operate are called:
- Endemic species
- Extinct species
- Vulnerable species
- Normal species
Q7: Which of the following birds do not fall in the category of ‘critical’ species?
- Pink-headed duck
- Peacock
- Mountain quail
- Forest-spotted owl
Q8: The Himalayan brown bear is an example of:
- Vulnerable species
- Rare species
- Endemic species
- Extinct species
Q9: What was the aim of Chipko movement?
- Human rights
- Political rights
- Agricultural expansion
- Forest conservation
Q10: Which of the following plays a key role in the ecological system?
- Rocks
- Roads
- Forests
- None of the above
Q11: Substantial parts of the tribal belts in north¬eastern India, have been deforested by:
- Shifting cultivation
- Mining
- Infrastructure development
- None of the above
Q12: The Mundas and Santhals of Chhota Nagpur region worship which one of the following trees?
- Mahua
- Mango
- Peepal
- Tamarind
Q13: Species which are only found in some particular areas isolated by geographical barriers are called:
- Extinct species
- Endemic species
- Rare species
- Critical species
Q14: The species which are in danger of extinction are called:
- Vulnerable species
- Rare species
- Endangered species
- Normal species
Q15: The Asian cheetah was declared extinct in India in the year:
- 1951
- 1952
- 2010
- 1975
Q16: Biodiversity is very important for which of the following creatures?
- Plants
- Earthworms
- Humans
- Aliens
Q17: The Buxar Tiger Reserve is seriously threatened by:
- Iron ore mining
- Oil exploration
- Dolomite mining in that area
- Volcanic eruption in that area
Q18: The Himalayan yew is:
- an insect
- a medicinal plant
- a mammal
- a bird
Q19: The Himalayan brown bear is an example of:
- Vulnerable species
- Rare species
- Endemic species
- Extinct species
Q20: The Himalayan yew is found in parts of:
- Himachal Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh
- Punjab and Haryana
- West Bengal and Kerala
- Madhya Pradesh and Goa
Q21: The Asian cheetah was declared extinct in India in the year:
- 1951
- 1952
- 2010
- 1975
Q22: Extensive planting of a single commercially valuable species is called:
- Jhumming
- Intensive subsistence farming
- Mixed farming
- Enrichment plantation
Q23: Teak monoculture has damaged the natural forests in:
- Ganga Plain
- South India
- Brahmaputra Plain
- None of the above
Q24: The Himalayan yew is:
- an insect
- a medicinal plant
- a mammal
- a bird
Q25: Chir Pine plantations in the Himalayas have replaced the:
- Himalayan Oak and Rhododendron
- Teak and Sal
- Babul and Mexican kikar
- None of the above
Q26: Determination of the different categories of existing plant and animal species are based on which of the following agencies?
- The State Forest Department
- International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN).
- Forest Survey of India
- Earth Summit
Q27: Which one of the following is not responsible for the decline in India’s biodiversity?
- Mining activities
- Hunting and poaching
- Forest fire
- Afforestation
Q28: Teak monoculture has damaged the natural forests in:
- Ganga Plain
- South India
- Brahmaputra Plain
- None of the above
Q29: Which one of the following is not a direct outcome of environmental destruction?
- Biological loss
- Loss of cultural diversity
- Severe droughts
- River Valley Projects
Q30: We need to conserve our forests and wildlife:
- to preserve the ecological diversity
- to preserve the genetic diversity
- for maintenance of aquatic biodiversity
- so that we are able to over-extract plant and animal species
Q31: The Indian Wildlife Protection Act was implemented in:
- 1972
- 1971
- 2010
- 1982
Q32: How many tiger reserves are there in India:
- 10
- 15
- 27
- 29
Q33: Which is not a threat to tiger population in India?
- Shrinking habitat
- The trade of tiger skins
- Use of their bones in traditional medicines
- “Project Tiger”
Q34: India has nearly …………… percent of total number of species in the world
- 5
- 10
- 8
- 2
Q35: Reserved and protected forests are also referred to as:
- Unclassed forest
- Permanent forest estate
- Open forest
- Mangrove forest
Q36: When was Asiatic Cheetah declared extinct in India?
- in 1958
- in 1989
- in 1922
- in 1952
Q37: How many species of flora are found in India?
- 81000
- 47000
- 15000
- 41000
Q38: Sariska wildlife sanctuary is located in which state?
- Rajasthan
- Uttar Pradesh
- Gujarat
- West Bengal
Q39: Sacred Groves are:
- parts of large forests that have been left untouched by the local people.
- places for grazing animals.
- forests earmarked for commercial felling of trees.
- forests used for planting trees with medicinal properties.
Q40: Which one of the following belongs to vulnerable species?
- Black buck
- Crocodile
- Indian rhino
- Blue sheep
Q41: Which one of the following states has the largest area under permanent forests?
- Bihar
- Kerala
- Madhya Pradesh
- Uttar Pradesh
Q42: Which of these statements is not a valid reason for the depletion of flora and fauna? (Textbook)
- Agricultural expansion
- Large-scale development projects
- Grazing and fuel wood collection
- Rapid industrialisation and urbanisation
Q43: Forests and wastelands belonging to both private individuals and government are known as:
- Sacred groves
- Reserved forest
- Protected forests
- Unclassed forests
Q44: Which of the following species was included for the first time in list of protected species in 1991?
- Insects
- Fishes
- Plants
- Reptiles
Q45: In which of the following states, a very high percentage of its forests is managed by local communities?
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Andhra Pradesh
- Himachal Pradesh
Q46: Cleaning of forests is still continuing in Madhya Pradesh mainly due to which of the following reasons?
- Dolomite mining
- Commercial plantations
- Industrialisaiton and urbanisation
- Narmada Sagar (River Valley) Project
Q47: Which of these statements is not a valid reason for the depletion of flora and fauna?
- Agricultural expansion.
- Large scale developmental projects.
- Grazing and fuel wood collection.
- Rapid industrialisation and urbanisation.
Q48: Which Farmers and citizen’s groups have worked towards diversified crop production without the use of synthetic chemicals?
- Chipko
- Beej Bachao Andolan
- Kissan andolan
- Kissan seva
Q49: How much is the total forest area of Madhya Pradesh under permanent forests?
- 65%
- 75%
- 70%
- 85%