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Conservation of plants and animals

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which one of the following species is not included under the ‘Red List’?

a)

Vulnerable

b)

Endemic

c)

Extinct

d)

Endangered

2.

Creation of wildlife reserves and endorsement of laws are conservation measures that promote increased-

a)

exploitation of species

b)

use of biological control

c)

preservation of species

d)

use of biological fertilizers

3.

Identify the correctly matched pair from the following.

a)

Sunderban – Rhino

b)

Ranthambore – Lion

c)

Gir – Lion

d)

Kaziranga – Sea turtle

4.

What is the main reason that many species are becoming endangered?

a)

Habitat Destruction

b)

Disease

c)

Natural Selection

d)

Acid rain

5.

The process of conversion of fertile lands into deserts is known as:

a)

Desertification

b)

Famine

c)

Acid rain

d)

Drought

6.

A group of the population that are capable of interbreeding is known as:

a)

Species

b)

Flora

c)

Fauna

d)

Sal

7.

Re-establishment of forest on a land that was cleared for commercial/personal purpose is:

a)

Deforestation

b)

Bio-forestation

c)

Afforestation

d)

Reforestation

8.

___ is referred to as the variety of animals, plants and microbes generally found in an area.

a)

Flora

b)

Extinct species

c)

Biodiversity

d)

Fauna

9.

Species found exclusively in a particular area are called ______________ species.

a)

Endangered

b)

Endemic

c)

Migrating

d)

Extinct

10.

Birds that travel long distances to overcome harsh conditions are known as _______ .

a)

travelling birds

b)

flying birds

c)

endangered birds

d)

migratory birds

11.

Which act was aimed at the preservation and conservation of natural forests in India?

a)

Forest Conservation Ac

b)

Forest Preservation Act

c)

Prevention act

d)

Biodiversity Act

12.

Project Tiger was launched on-

a)

1 April 1973

b)

23 May 1973

c)

21 September 1973

d)

25 December 1973

13.

Wild buffalo is an endangered species because-

a)

its population is diminishing

b)

it has become extinct

c)

it is found exclusively in a particular area

d)

its poaching is strictly prohibited its poaching is strictly prohibited

14.

Migratory birds fly to far away areas during a particular time of a year. Which of the following conditions present in their habitat during that time are responsible for this behaviour?

(i) Unavailability of food.

(ii) Extreme weather conditions.

(iii) Over crowding.

(iv) Lack of nesting areas.

a)

ii & iii

b)

i & ii

c)

i & iv

d)

ii & iv

15.

The plants, animals and microorganisms along with climate, soil river etc. of an the area is referred to as -

a)

fauna

b)

ecosystem

c)

species

d)

kingdom

16.

Red Data Book is published by:

a)

WWP

b)

IUCN

c)

UNO

d)

BSI

17.

Emission of which gas cause global warming?

a)

Nitrogen oxide

b)

Oxygen

c)

Carbon

d)

Carbon dioxide