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%