Class 10 Social Science Forests and Wildlife Resources

Forests and Wildlife Resources (QUESTION)

1.  What is biodiversity?
2.  Why are forests called the primary producers in an ecosystem?
3.  How are human's dependent on plants, animals, and micro-organisms?
4.  Why is India considered rich in biological diversity?
5.  What is the main reason for stress on flora and fauna today?
6. When was the Wildlife Protection Act implemented in India?
7.  What was the main aim of the Wildlife Protection Act?
8.  Name any two animals given legal protection under this Act.
9.  Mention two major threats to the tiger population.
10. In which year was project Tiger launched?
11. What are Reserved Forests?
12. What are Protected Forests?
13. What are Unclassed Forests?
14. Which state has the largest area under permanent forests?
15. Name any two tiger reserves of India.
16. What is meant by community conservation?
17. What was the objective of the Chipko Movement?
18. Why is Bhairodev Dakav 'Sonchuri' important for forest protection?
19. What are Sacred Groves?
20. What is joint Forest Management (JFM) and how does it help in conservation?