Quiz on Forest and Wildlife Resources

What is the primary role of forests in the ecological system?

• Produce food for humans

• Provide shelter for animals

• Act as primary producers for all living beings

• Maintain the quality of water

Which country is one of the richest in terms of biological diversity?

• China

• India

• Brazil

• Russia

Why is conservation of forests and wildlife essential?

• To increase urbanization

• To preserve genetic diversity of plants and animals

• To exploit resources freely

• To reduce pollution

What did conservationists demand in the 1960s and 1970s?

• National wildlife protection programme

• Deforestation

• Increase in hunting activities

• Industrialization of forests

What is the importance of maintaining aquatic biodiversity?

• To reduce soil erosion

• To increase desertification

• To improve air quality

• To support fisheries

What is the source of the Lepcha folk song mentioned in the text?

• Western part of West Bengal

• Eastern part of West Bengal

• Northern part of West Bengal

• Southern part of West Bengal

What is the main reason for the stress on diverse flora and fauna?

• Overpopulation

• Sensitivity to environment

• Industrialization

• Insensitivity to environment

What does biodiversity refer to?

• Uniformity in species

• Richness in wildlife and cultivated species

• Decrease in ecological system

• Absence of plants and animals

What do humans and all living organisms form in the ecological system?

• Isolated ecosystems

• Independent entities

• A complex web of interdependencies

• A linear chain

What do plants, animals, and micro-organisms recreate for human survival?

• Quality of air

• Quality of food

• Quality of water

• Quality of soil