Wildlife Sanctuary

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What is the difference between endangered and endemic species?

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Write a note on wildlife conservation.

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Name any two Bird Sanctuaries in India. Where are these located ?

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Name any five threatened wild animals which are protected and preserved in our Wildlife Sanctuaries.

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Name the three types of protected areas which have been earmarked for the conservation of forests and wildlife.

Q. Assertion (A): A sanctuary is formed for the conservation of animals only.
Reason (R): Some restricted human activities are allowed in sanctuaries.

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
3. A is true but R is false
4. A is false but R is true

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What is the major cause of the extinction of many species of organisms?

1. Air pollution

2. Using fossil fuels

3. Habitat degradation

4. Less availability of food

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Which is the first biosphere reserve in India?

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Which one of the following statements is true about biosphere reserve?

1. It is a protected area where only endemic species live.

2. It is meant for the conservation of plants and animals.

3. It is meant to conserve both the biodiversity and the culture of that area.

4. There are no other protected areas within its limits.

Q. Question 1 (a)
Fill in the blank
A place where animals are protected in their natural habitat is called a ___

Q. What was the aim of 'Project Tiger'?

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What is a Wildlife Sanctuary ? Name any two Wildlife Sanctuaries in India. Where are these Sanctuaries located ?

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Sanjay Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary is located in :
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Manipur
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Maharashtra

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Three friends made the following statements.​

Sunil : Indian giant squirrel is found only in India. It is an X species.​Shruti : Eicchornia now seen growing widely in ponds and lakes was naturally not found in India. It is an Y species.​
Priyanka : Indian rhinoceros will no longer be seen on earth if not conserved. It is an Z species.​

Identify the terms X, Y and Z and select the correct option.

1. X – Endemic; Y – Extinct; Z - Endangered​
2. X – Epidemic; Y – Exotic; Z - Endangered​
3. X – Epidemic; Y – Exotic; Z - Extinct​
4. X – Endemic; Y – Exotic; Z - Endangered​

Q. Question 14
State whether the following statements are True or False. Correct the false statements.

(i) There can be a wildlife sanctuary within a biosphere reserve.
(ii) Plants of a particular area are collectively termed as fauna.
(iii) Deforestation leads to an increase in the water holding capacity of the soil
(iv) Bison is an endemic fauna of Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve.

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State the differences between a Wildlife Sanctuary and a Zoo.

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Fill in the following blanks with suitable words :
(a) Deforestation increases the level of ___ in the atmosphere.
(b) Species found only in a particular area is known as ___ species.
(c) A place where animals are protected in their natural habitat is called ___
(d) Satpura National Park is a part of ___ Biosphere Reserve.
(e) Red Data Book contains a record of ___ species.
(f) Migratory birds fly to far away places because of ___ changes.
(g) In reforestation, the planted trees should be generally of the same ___ which were cut down in that forest.
(h) Paper can be ___ recycled to ___ times.

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The two wildlife sanctuaries present in the pachmarhi biosphere reserve are ________ and ___________

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Which of the following is a multinational resource?

1. Forest

2. Minerals

3. Air

4. Migratory Birds

Q. What is a National Park?

1. An area strictly reserved for improvement of wild life
2. A park which can be privately owned
3. An area where grazing and cultivation are permitted
4. A park where the whole nation can have picnics

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Question 2 (b)
Differentiate between Zoo and wildlife sanctuary.

Q. Which of the following animal is the symbol of WWF (World Wildlife Fund)?

1. Panda
2. Whale
3. Lion
4. Tiger

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What are the differences between a Wildlife Sanctuary and a National Park ?

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What is the red data book?

Q. Animals are protected in their natural habitats in a __________ .

1. wildlife sanctuary
2. zoological park
3. garden
4. aquarium

Q. The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity is the establishment of

1. Wild life sanctuaries
2. National parks
3. Biosphere reserves
4. Botanical gardens

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1. Horse
2. Peacock
3. All of the above
4. Bison

Q. Red Data Book keeps a record of the status of all the extinct and endangered species of only animals.

1. False
2. True

Q. A place where animals are protected in their natural habitat is called ______.

Q. According to IUCN 'Red List', what is the status of red panda (Ailurus fulgens)?

1. Vulnerable species
2. Critically endangered species
3. Extinct species
4. Endangered species