Conservation of Plants and Animals Class 8 MCQ Questions

MCQ on Microorganisms Friend and Foe Class 8

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Question 1.
The great Indian bustard is endemic of
A) AP
B) Karnataka
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Assam
Answer:
A) AP

Question 2.
These help in pollination.
A) Birds
B) Insects
C) Earthworms
D) Snakes
Answer:
B) Insects

Question 3.
“Project Tiger” was launched in the year
A) 1970
B) 1971
C) 1972
D) 1973
Answer:
D) 1973

Question 4.
The species which have been lost forever are called
A) Endangered
B) Threatened
C) Endemic
D) Extinct
Answer:
D) Extinct

Question 5.
Red Data Book consists of
A) Records of notorious criminals
B) Endangered species of plants and animals
C) Extinct species of plants and animals
D) Endemic species of our state
Answer:
B) Endangered species of plants and animals

Question 6.
Conservation of wildlife takes place in
A) Park
B) Zoo
C) Forest
D) Sanctuary
Answer:
D) Sanctuary

Question 7.
To make 1 tonne of paper, how many trees have to cut ?
A) 15 trees
B) 17 trees
C) 20 trees
D) 25 trees
Answer:
B) 17 trees

Question 8.
The main reason for decrease in tiger population is
A) Poaching
B) Deforestation
C) Loss of natural habitat of tigers
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 9.
Birds migrate for longer distances for
A) Reproduction
B) Nestling
C) Food
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 10.
Our national bird is
A) Pelican
B) Peacock
C) Bulbul
D) Parrot
Answer:
B) Peacock

Question 11.
Sravya told that “we have to recycle and reuse the paper” reason for it is
A) To reduce the price of the paper
B) To remove waste papers from the roads
C) To waste the paper
D) To protect the environment by avoiding to cut the trees
Answer:
D) To protect the environment by avoiding to cut the trees

Question 12.
Proper management of environment is necessary for
A) existence of human life
B) existence of animals
C) to balance the nature
D) all the above
Answer:
D) all the above

Question 13.
Which of the following is not effective in controlling floods ?
A) Reforestation
B) Deforestation
C) To check the rainfall
D) Construction of dams
Answer:
C) To check the rainfall

Question 14.
Clearing of forests and using that land for other purposes is called
A) Global warming
B) Deforestation
C) Biodiversity
D) Food web
Answer:
B) Deforestation

Question 15.
The solution for deforestation is
A) Reforestation
B) Construction of dams
C) Construction of checkdams
D) Conserving wildlife
Answer:
A) Reforestation

Question 16.
Endemic plant of Pachmarhi biosphere is
A) Banyan
B) Sal
C) Wild Mango
D) B and C
Answer:
D) B and C

Question 17.
Endemic fauna of Pachmarhi biosphere includes
A) Bison
B) Flying squirrel
C) Indian giant squirrel
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 18.
Which of the following is an example for endangered species ?
A) Tiger
B) Barasingha
C) Wild buffalo
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 19.
The first reserve forest in India was
A) Satpura tiger reserve
B) Nallamala forest
C) Pachmarhi biosphere
D) Seshachalam forest
Answer:
A) Satpura tiger reserve

Question 20.
Pachmarhi is located in
A) Lower Himalayas
B) Upper Himalayas
C) Lower Western Ghats
D) Eastern Ghats
Answer:
C) Lower Western Ghats

Question 21.
Symbols of national heritage
A) Biosphere reserves
B) National parks
C) Sanctuaries
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 22.
Rock shelters are the evidences of
A) wildlife
B) biodiversity
C) pre historic human life
D) none
Answer:
C) pre historic human life

Question 23.
This is an example for extinct species.
A) Dinosaurs
B) Loris
C) Cheetal
D) Barasingha
Answer:
A) Dinosaurs

Question 24.
Ecosystem comprises of
A) plants and animals
B) microorganisms
C) non-living components
D) all the above
Answer:
D) all the above

Question 25.
Example for threatened animal is
A) Black buck
B) Elephant
C) Golden cat
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 26.
We can save paper by following
A) Recycle
B) Reduce the usage
C) Reusing the paper
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 27.
Conservation of Plants and Animals Class 8 MCQ Questions 1
Who am I ?
A) Flying squirrel
B) Giant squirrel
C) Ghariyal
D) Mongoose
Answer:
B) Giant squirrel

Question 28.
Conservation of Plants and Animals Class 8 MCQ Questions 2
Can you identify this plant ? Name it.
A) Neem
B) Wild mango
C) Jamun
D) Ficus
Answer:
B) Wild mango

Question 29.
Conservation of Plants and Animals Class 8 MCQ Questions 3
It is protected in
A) Himalayas
B) Satpura National Park
C) Koringa Sanctuary
D) Krishna Sanctuary
Answer:
B) Satpura National Park

Question 30.
Conservation of Plants and Animals Class 8 MCQ Questions 4
I am in the verge of extinction. I am being conserved in Satpura National Park. Who am I ?
A) Wild buffalo
B) Cheetal
C) Chinkara
D) Barasingha
Answer:
A) Wild buffalo

Question 31.
Conservation of Plants and Animals Class 8 MCQ Questions 5
I am one of the endangered animals in India. Can you identify me?
A) Cheetal
B) Chinkara
C) Barasingha
D) Bison
Answer:
C) Barasingha

Question 32.
Conservation of Plants and Animals Class 8 MCQ Questions 6
I am in the verge of extinction. Who am I ?
A) Wild dog
B) Wolf
C) Cheetal
D) Fox
Answer:
A) Wild dog

Question 33.
Conservation of Plants and Animals Class 8 MCQ Questions 7
I am an example for endangered species. Who am I ?
A) Cheetal
B) Wolf’
C) Leopard
D) Stag
Answer:
A) Cheetal

Question 34.
Conservation of Plants and Animals Class 8 MCQ Questions 8
This is an endangered plant. Can you name it ?
A) Jamun
B) Wild mango
C) Orchids
D) Fern
Answer:
D) Fern

Question 35.
Conservation of Plants and Animals Class 8 MCQ Questions 9
Who am I ?
A) Leopard
B) Wild dog
C) Jackal
D) Wolf
Answer:
D) Wolf

Question 36.
Conservation of Plants and Animals Class 8 MCQ Questions 10
Who am I ?
A) Leopard
B) Wolf
C) Cheetal
D) Wild dog
Answer:
A) Leopard

Question 37.
Result of deforestation is
A) Desertification
B) Drought
C) Floods
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 38.
Our national animal is
A) Lion
B) Leopard
C) Tiger
D) Black buck
Answer:
C) Tiger

Question 39.
State bird of A.P
A) Crow
B) Parrot
C) Sparrow
D) Indian Roller
Answer:
D) Indian Roller

Question 40.
State animal of A.P
A) Tiger
B) Lion
C) Black buck
D) Cheetal
Answer:
C) Black buck

Question 41.
Which of the following will help in the conservation of animals in wildlife sanctuaries ?
A) increase in the number of animals in zoos
B) increase in poaching of animals
C) deforestation
D) reforestation
Answer:
C) deforestation

Question 42.
Which of the following is an example of how humans have changed the natural environment ?
A) Wind and rain destroy plants.
B) The Sun’s energy helps a sunflower plant grow.
C) A forest is cleared to make space to plant crops.
D) A plant’s seeds are scattered by the wind.
Answer:
C) A forest is cleared to make space to plant crops.

Question 43.
Which of these is a consequence of deforestation ?
A) an increase in the fertility of soil
B) a decrease in the rate of soil erosion
C) an increase in the amount of plastic waste
D) a decrease in the groundwater levels
Answer:
D) a decrease in the groundwater levels

Question 44.
Here is the Lion-tailed macaque and some details about it.

Habitat : Found only in the south-western ghats of India, now here else in the world.
Diet : Omnivorous
Behaviour : It is active only during the day and lives mainly on trees.
Weight : 7 – 15 kg

Conservation of Plants and Animals Class 8 MCQ Questions 11
This species of macaque has been declared “endemic”. Which of the characteristics listed above indicates that it is an endemic species ?
A) Habitat
B) Diet
C) Behaviour
D) Weight
Answer:
A) Habitat
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