AP 10th Class Social Geography Bits 2nd Lesson Forest and Wildlife Resources
Select and write the most appropriate option of the four options for each of the questions :
Question 1.
The Buxa Tiger Reserve is in the state of:
A) Rajasthan
B) Bihar
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) West Bengal
Answer:
D) West Bengal
Question 2.
The two greatest degrading factors behind the depletion of forest resources are :
A) Mining and grazing
B) Floods and grazing
C) Mining and fuel-wood collection
D) Grazing and fuel-wood collection
Answer:
D) Grazing and fuel-wood collection
Question 3.
The Himalayan Yew is a medicinal plant found in various parts of:
A) Punjab and Haryana
B) Jammu and Kashmir
C) Punjab and Himachal Pradesh
D) Himachal Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh
Answer:
D) Himachal Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh
Question 4.
Which of the following is an extinct species?
A) Blue sheep
B) Asiatic Cheetah
C) Blackbuck
Answer:
B) Asiatic Cheetah
Question 5.
How many species of flora are found in India?
A) 81000
B) 47000
C) 15000
D) 41000
Answer:
B) 47000
Question 6.
Several virgin forests preserved in the pristine form are called
A) Sacred Forests
B) Sacred Groves
C) Sacred Trees
D) Sacred Plants
Answer:
B) Sacred Groves
Question 7.
Which one of the following is an endangered species of Manipur?
A) Blue sheep
B) Asiastic Buffalo
C) Sangai
D) Cattle
Answer:
C) Sangai
Question 8.
The total number of tiger reserves in India are:
A) 23
B) 24
C) 26
D) 27
Answer:
D) 27
Question 9.
Periyar Tiger Reserve is in the state of:
A) Assam
B) West Bengal
C) Kerala
D) Haryana
Answer:
C) Kerala
Question 10.
The forests which are regarded as the most valuable as for as the conservation of forest and wildlife resources are concerned are called
A) Protected forest
B) Reserved forest
C) Unclassed forest
D) Private forest
Answer:
B) Reserved forest
Question 11.
Atleast 10 percent of India’s recorded wild flora and 20 percent of its mammals are on the
A) Extinct list
B) Endangered list
C) Threatened list
D) Vulnerable list
Answer:
C) Threatened list
Question 12.
Species with small population may move into the endangered or vulnerable category if the negative factor affecting them continue to operate are called ( )
A) Rare species
B) Normal species
C) Endangered species
D) Endemic species
Answer:
A) Rare species
13. The cheetah can move at the speed of
A) 110 km/hr
B) 111 km/hr
C) 112 km/hr
D) 113 km/hr
Answer:
D) 113 km/hr
Assertions and reasons :
Question 1.
There are two statements market as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) Mark your answer as per the codes provided below:
Assertion (A) : Forests plays a key role in the ecological system. ( )
Reason (R) : Forest are the primary producers on which all other living beings depend.
A) Both A and R are true btlHHs not the correct explanation of A.
B) Both A and R are true, Rf#the correct explanation of A.
C) A is true and R is false
D) Both A and R are false.
Answer:
A) Both A and R are true btlHHs not the correct explanation of A.
Question 2.
Forest and Wildlife Resources
Assertion (A) : Destruction of forests and wildlife resulted into the loss of cultural diversity.
Reason (R) : The conservation-of forests and wildlife is essential to provide a better quality of life.
A) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
B) Both A and R are true, R is the correct explanation of A.
C) A is true and R is false
D) Both A and R are false.
Answer:
B) Both A and R are true, R is the correct explanation of A.
Question 3.
Assertion (A) : We need to conserve our forest-and wildlife.
Reason (R) : Rapid decline in wildlife population and forestry has been observed.
A) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
B) Both A and R are true, R is the correct explanation of A.
C) A is true and R is false
D) Both A and R are false.
Answer:
A) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Question 4.
Assertion (A) : Tiger population is not on the verge of extinction
Reason (R) : Tiger population in forests is increasing rapidly day by day.
A) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
B) Both A and R are true, R is the correct explanation of A
C) A is true and R is false
D) Both A and R are false.
Answer:
D) Both A and R are false.
Fill in the blanks:
1. In Sariskha Tiger Reserve _________ villagers have fought against mining by citing the Wildlife Protection Act.
Answer: Rajasthan.
2. To many of us _________ and banyan trees are considered sacred.
Answer: Peepal
3. Blackbuck, crocodile are some examples of _________ Species.
Answer: endangered.
4. _________ worship is an age old tribal belief based on the premise that all creations of nature have to be protected.
Answer: Nature.
True or false:
1. Reserved and protected forests are also referred to as permanent forest estates.( )
Answer: True
2. Forests play a key role in the ecological system. ( )
Answer: True
Matching:
Question 1.
| Group A | Group B |
| 1) Corbett National Park | a) Madhya Pradesh |
| ii) Bandhavgarh National Park | b) Assam |
| iii) Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary | c) Kerala |
| iv) Manas Tiger Reserve | d) Rajasthan |
| v) Periyar Tiger Reserve | e) Uttarakhand |
A) i – e, ii – a, iii – d, iv – b, v – c
B) i – a, ii – e, iii – b, iv – d, v – c
C) i – e, ii – a, iii – b, iv – d, v – c
D) i – a, ii – d, iii – c, iv – b, v – e
Answer:
A) i – e, ii – a, iii – d, iv – b, v – c
e) Uttarakhand
a) Madhya Pradesh
d) Rajasthan
b) Assam
c) Kerala
Question 2.
| Group A | Group B |
| i) Extinct species | a) in danger of extinction |
| ii) Endangered species | b) can move Into the endangered category |
| iii) Vulnerable species | c) found In a particular place |
| iv) Rare species | d) species with snell population |
A) i – a, ii – C, iii – b, iv – d, v – e
C) i – a, ii – c, iii – d, iv – b, v – e
B) i – e, ii – a, iii – b, iv – d, v – c
D) i – c, ii – b, iii – a, iv – d, v – e
Answer:
B) i – e, ii – a, iii – b, iv – d, v – c
| Group A | Group B |
| i) Extinct species | a) in danger of extinction |
| ii) Endangered species | b) can move Into the endangered category |
| iii) Vulnerable species | c) found In a particular place |
| iv) Rare species | d) species with snell population |
| v) Endemic species | e) no more existing |