Pre Assessment|CBSE| G8|Conservation of Plants and Animals

What is the purpose of making national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and biosphere reserves?

• To provide a habitat for urban development

• To promote deforestation

• To protect and conserve plants and animals

• To encourage hunting and poaching

What is the difference between a zoo and a wildlife sanctuary?

• Zoos are natural habitats, while wildlife sanctuaries are artificial

• Zoos are for domestic animals, while wildlife sanctuaries are for wild animals

• Zoos allow hunting, while wildlife sanctuaries prohibit it

• Zoos focus on conservation, while wildlife sanctuaries focus on entertainment

Why should we conserve biodiversity?

• To reduce the population of animals

• To encourage deforestation

• To increase pollution levels

• To maintain the balance of nature

What are the causes and consequences of deforestation?

• Causes: Cutting trees, Consequences: Increased rainfall

• Causes: Building houses, Consequences: Soil erosion

• Causes: Forest fires, Consequences: Decreased pollution

• Causes: Overpopulation, Consequences: Increased biodiversity

What do you understand by the term migration?

• The movement of animals from one habitat to another

• The cutting down of trees for industrial purposes

• The process of recycling paper

• The protection of endangered species

Why should paper be saved?

• To harm the environment

• To promote deforestation

• To save energy and water

• To increase the demand for wood

Is it justified to cut trees for industrial projects?

• No, because cutting trees leads to deforestation

• No, because trees are not important for the environment

• Yes, because industrial projects are essential for development

• Yes, because trees can be easily replaced

What is Red Data Book?

• A book on the benefits of deforestation

• A book on the history of national parks

• A book about recycling paper

• A book containing information about endangered species

What will happen if the habitat of an animal is disturbed?

• The animal will migrate to a new habitat

• The animal will become stronger

• The animal will face extinction

• The animal will start hunting

What is reforestation?

• The process of cutting down trees

• The process of destroying forests

• The process of planting new trees in destroyed forests

• The process of building houses in forests