STD-10 SOCIAL-SCIENCE CH-9 QUIZ (ENG-MED)

 STD-10 SOCIAL-SCIENCE (ENG-MED)

CH-9 Forests and Wildlife Resources

Short Question

Q 1. What is meant by a Sanctuary?

ANS: A wildlife sanctuary is quite similar to a national park, except that local people living there can continue living and the human activities are permitted. A wildlife sanctuary is basically established for protecting some specific species. Domesticated animals are allowed to graze after obtaining permission from the authorities. For example, Gir, Periyar, Chandraprabha, Eturnagaram, etc. are famous sanctuaries.

Q 2. What is National Park?

ANS: A national park is a forest area and if need be the surrounding areas as notified by the government established for the protection and propagation of the flora and fauna of the area. National Parks do not allow any human activities inside the marked area of national park. In this regard, it is more protected zone compared to the sanctuary.

Unlike a sanctuary, it is not centered around one species. Hence, we can find more than one ecosystem in a national park. There is complete ban on animal grazing. It is established through the coordination of state and central government. Kaziranga, Corbett, Velavadar, Marine National Park, Gir, Dachigam, etc. are important National Parks.

Q 3. Pilgrimage causes pollution of forests.

ANS: Modern-day transport has become quite fast and comfortable. So, the number of people going on pilgrimage has increased drastically. These people visit religious places in forest area to attend the Bhandara, fairs or the parikrama. They leave a lot of litter behind. There are no proper laws and rules for stopping the litter. These activities pollute the forests.

Q 4. India has a very diverse wildlife. Give reason.

ANS: India’s climate and physiography is highly diverse. We have Himalayan regions where there is deep snow and on the other hand deserts like Rajasthan and Kachchh which are extremely hot. Similarly, we have a very long coastline. Majority of India consists of plains. Such a large geographical diversity has resulted in a large variation in insects, birds, animals and vegetation among various regions of India. India is home to 81,251 species of animals and birds. Also, it stands 12th in the world in terms of bio-diversity. Animals from as far as Asia, Europe and Africa are found in India. Hence, we can rightly say that India has a very diverse wildlife.

Q 5. Give an introduction about the red panda.

ANS: Red Panda is found in the cold forests of eastern Himalayas. It is also found in China, Nepal, Bhutan and Myanmar. It mainly survives by eating bamboo sprouts, eggs, small birds, insects, etc. It is less active during the day.