Exercise Question Answers for Chapter 2 Reshaping India’s Political Map for Class VIII in subject social Science ********************************* Questions and activities: 1. Compare the political strategies of the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughals. What similarities and differences existed between them? Answer: Similarities: Both aimed to control a large part of India. Both used strong armies and weapons to conquer. Taxes from people and trade were their main income. Built forts, palaces, and mosques/temples. Faced resistance from local rulers. Differences: Delhi Sultans mostly ruled through force and raids. Mughal rulers, especially Akbar, used alliances, marriages, and tolerance. Mughals built a better administration (mansabdari system). Delhi Sultans shifted capitals and had frequent violent successions. Mughals stayed in power longer because of better planning. 2. Why did kingdoms like the Vijayanagara Empire and the Ahom Kin...
NCERT Solutions Class 10 Social
Science
Forest and Wildlife
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Multiple choice questions
(i) Which of the following conservation strategies do not directly involve
community participation?
(a) Joint forest management
(b) Beej Bachao Andolan
(c) Chipko Movement
(d) Demarcation of Wildlife sanctuaries
Match the Following
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Reserved forests → Forests are regarded as most valuable as far as the conservation of forest and wildlife resources.
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Protected forests → Forest lands are protected from any further depletion.
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Unclassed forests → Other forests and wastelands belonging to both government and private individuals and communities.
Short Answers (About 30 Words)
(i) What is biodiversity? Why is biodiversity important for human lives?
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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life forms found on Earth.
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It maintains ecological balance and provides essential resources like air, water, food, and medicine for human survival.
(ii) How have human activities affected the depletion of flora and fauna?
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Deforestation, habitat destruction, pollution, hunting and over-exploitation have led to the loss of biodiversity.
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Human greed and population growth are major causes of this depletion.
4. Long Answers (About 120 Words)
(i) Describe how communities have conserved and protected forests and wildlife in India.
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Communities in Rajasthan declared Bhairodev Dakav ‘Sonchuri’ to protect wildlife.
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Villagers in Sariska Tiger Reserve opposed mining by using the Wildlife Protection Act.
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The Chipko Movement in the Himalayas resisted deforestation and promoted afforestation.
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Beej Bachao Andolan in Tehri and Navdanya promoted traditional farming and seed conservation.
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Sacred groves are preserved due to cultural beliefs and religious practices.
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Bishnoi communities protect blackbuck and peacocks as part of their tradition.
(ii) Write a note on good practices towards conserving forest and wildlife.
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Joint Forest Management (JFM) involves locals in forest protection and management.
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Sacred groves are preserved due to religious and cultural beliefs.
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Traditional farming without chemicals helps biodiversity.
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Government projects like Project Tiger and legal protection under the Wildlife Act conserve species.
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Community awareness and participation are key to sustainable conservation.
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Insects and plants have also been included in the protected species list.
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Solutions for Class 10 Social Science Economics
Multiple
Choice Questions
1. Which one of the following is not
considered a sacred tree in India
(a) Peepal
(b) Neem
(c) Banyan
(d) Mango
2. What was the aim of Chipko movement?
(a) Human rights
(b) Political rights
(c) Agricultural expansion
(d) Forest conservation
3. Which one of the following is an
example of endemic species ?
(a) Nicobar Pigeon
(b) Asiatic Buffalo
(c) Horn Bill
(d) Black buck
4. Which of these statements is not a
valid reason for depletion of flora and fauna?
(a) Agricultural expansion.
(b) Large scale developmental projects.
(c) Grazing and fuelwood collection.
(d) Rapid industrialisation and
urbanisation.
5. Which of the following conservation
strategies do not directly involve community participation.
(a) Joint Forest Management
(b) Beej Bachao Andolan
(c) Chipko Movement
(d) Demarcation of Wildlife Sanctuaries
6. The total forest cover in the country
is about …………….
(a) 18.1%
(b) 22.1%
(c) 19.3%
(d) 11.5%
7. Most of the forests in the North
eastern states belong to the category of ………….
(a) Wastelands
(b) Protected forests
(c) Unclassed forests
(d) Mangroves
8. Endemic species refers to
(a) Species which are extinct.
(b) Species which are declining.
(c) Species which are confined to specific
areas only.
(d) Species which are normal.
9. Periyar Tiger reserve is located in
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Kerala
10. ‘Chipko movement’ is a programme
started towards conservation of …………….
(a) Soil
(b) Water
(c) Minerals
(d) Forests
11. IUCN refers to
(a) International Understanding and
Convention of Nature
(b) International Unity and Conservation
of Nature
(c) International Union for Conservation
of Nature and Natural Resources
(d) Indian Union for Conservation of Natural Beauty
12. Forests play a key role in the
ecological system because
(a) it supports a large number of animals
(b) they are important for tourism.
(c) they are the primary producers on
which all other living things depend.
(d) they provide us with many useful things.
13. The area of forest converted into
agricultural land between 1951 to 1980 is about
(a) 25,000 sq. km.
(b) 20,000 sq. km.
(c) 23,000 sq. km.
(d) 26,200 sq. km.
14. The Buxa Tiger Reserve in West Bengal
has been threatened about the loss of habitat of many species due to……….
(a) Industrial development
(b) Agricultural expansion
(c) Port activities
(d) Mining
15. Which group of people in India are
responsible for maximum ecological destruction?
(a) richest 5 percent
(b) poorest 25 percent
(c) tribal communities
(d) slum dwellers
16. Indian Wildlife Protection Act was
implemented mainly to
(a) protect certain animals.
(b) protect the remaining population of
certain endangered species.
(c) protect the tigers.
(d) protect aquatic animals.
17. The hunting and trade of which animals
have been given full or partial legal protection in India?
(a) Indian lion
(b) Indian elephant
(c) Black buck (Chinkara)
(d) Great Indian bustard (Godawan)
18. In India, forest and wildlife
resources are owned and managed by
(a) Private individuals
(b) Communities
(c) The Government
(d) Others
19. Reserved forests refers to
(a) Forests protected from further
depletion
(b) Forests meant for their valuable
timber and other forest produce
(c) Conservation of some species
(d) Conservation of animals
20. The forests belonging to both
government and private individuals and communities are called ………….
(a) Protected Forests
(b) Open Forests
(c) Unclassed Forests
(d) Reserved Forests
21. The Mundas and Santhals of Chhota
Nagpur region worship which one of the following trees?
(a) Mahua
(b) Mango
(c) Peepal
(d) Tamarind
22. Which one of the following is a
farmers movement initiated in Tehri?
(a) Tehri Andolan
(b) Beej Bachao Andolan
(c) Appease Movement
(d) Green Revolution
23. The main objective of Joint Forest
Management programme is
(a) involving local communities in the
management and restoration of degraded forests.
(b) involving rich people in conservation
of forests.
(c) involving backward communities to
conserve wildlife.
(d) involving the farmers to plant trees.
24. What is the name given to the forests
of God and Goddesses?
(a) Sacred Garden
(b) Sacred Groves
(c) Sacred Park
(d) Sacred Orchards
25. Which one of the following statements
is not true with regard to depletion of flora and fauna?
(a) Land required for housing
(b) Agricultural expansion
(c) Mining activities
(d) Shifting agriculture
26. Which one of the following is not a
reason for environmental destruction?
(a) Global warming
(b) Unequal access
(c) Over population
(d) Inequitable consumption of resources
27. The biological loss is strongly
correlated with the loss of cultural diversity because
(a) it has impoverished many indigenous
and forest dependent communities.
(b) it has caused serious health problems
for women.
(c) it has aggravated many natural hazards
that affected the poor.
(d) All of the above
28. Which Wildlife Protection Act has
included for the first time the list of protected species of plants?
(a) Wildlife Protection Act of 1980
(b) Wildlife Protection Act of 1986
(c) Wildlife Protection Act of 1991
(d) Wildlife Protection Act of 1995
29. What is the position of India in the
world in terms of bio-diversity?
(a) First
(b) Fifth
(c) Tenth
(d) Twelve
30. The present forest cover of India in
terms of the total geographical area is
(a) 18 per cent
(b) 19.39 per cent
(c) 22 per cent
(d) 15 per cent
31. In which of the following states has
the Joint Forests Management started?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Orissa
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Arunachal Pradesh
32. Flora refers to
(a) Animal kingdom
(b) Plant kingdom
(c) Insects
(d) Flowers
33. Immensely rich in wildlife and
cultivated species, diverse in form and function but closely integrated in a
system is called
(a) Bioreserve
(b) Diversity
(c) Biodiversity
(d) Biome
34. The total number of plant species in
India is
(a) 49000
(b) 47000
(c) 45000
(d) 81000
35. The total number of animal species in
India is
(a) 81000
(b) 89000
(c) 98000
(d) 18000
36. Species which are in danger of
extinction are called ……………..
(a) Endemic Species
(b) Extinct Species
(c) Vulnerable Species
(d) Endangered Species
37. Species which are no longer found on
the earth are called
(a) Normal Species
(b) Vulnerable Species
(c) Rare Species
(d) Extinct Species
38. Which one of the river valley projects
has significantly contributed to the loss of forest?
(a) Nagarjuna Sagar
(b) Narmada Sagar
(c) Nizam Sagar
(d) Rana Pratap Sagar
39. Which state of India has the maximum
area under reserved forest?
(a) Jammu and Kashmir
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Himachal Pradesh
40. The state having highest percentage of
protected forests is
(a) Punjab
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Jammu and Kashmir
41. Project Tiger was launched in the year
(a) 1980
(b) 1973
(c) 1974
(d) 1975
42. In which of the following states is
the Corbett National Park
(a) West Bengal
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Uttaranchal
(d) Madhya Pradesh
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