Topic Wise Question Bank - FOREST AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES CLASS 10

Topic Wise Question Bank - FOREST AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES CLASS 10 

Access a comprehensive Topic Wise Question Bank for Forest and Wildlife Resources – Class 10. Includes chapter-based MCQs, short answers, and long answer questions for thorough CBSE exam preparation. Ideal for students seeking concept clarity and practice with NCERT-based questions and past paper patterns. 

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1. Biodiversity and Its Importance

• What is biodiversity? Why is biodiversity important for human lives? Give three points. (3)
• What is biological diversity? Why is biodiversity important for human lives? (3)

2. Forest Types and Classification

• Classify the major types of forests. (1)
• How many types of forest are classified in India? Explain it. (3)
• Which agency manages forests in India? Name three broad categories in which the forests are classified. (2)
• Write the major differences between reserved and protected forests. (2)
• Name five states which have large reserved and protected forests respectively. (2)
• What are unclassed forests? Name two areas which have high percentages of their forests as unclassed forests. (2)
• What are ‘Permanent Forest Estates’ and why? Which state has maximum forest cover falling under this category? Write its percentage share in the total forest area of this state. (3)
  

3. Forest Cover and Depletion

• How much forest area was converted into agricultural land all over India according to the Forest Survey of India between 1951 and 1980? (1)
• Give an account of the forest cover in India. (3)
• Write four major reasons for the depletion of forest cover. (2)
• List six factors which have led to the decline in India’s biodiversity. (3)
• ‘Large-scale development projects have also contributed significantly to the loss of forests.’ Support the statement by giving examples. (3)
• Forests play a key role in the ecological system. Highlight the value of forests in our life. (3)
• ‘33% of area should be under forests’. Justify the statement highlighting the environmental values of forests. (5)

4. Conservation Measures and Projects

• Write any three measures to conserve the ecosystem? (3)
• Write three examples of conservation of biodiversity at community level. (3)
• Describe the role of the community in forest and wildlife conservation. (5)
• Explain the ‘Beej Bachao Andolan’ and ‘Navdanya’ concept. (2)
• Write two characteristics of Joint Forest Management Programme and its two benefits for the community. Which Indian state started this programme first of all and when? (3)
• Explain any three methods of forest conservation adopted by the government after independence. (3)
• What are the steps taken by the Government to conserve flora and fauna of the country? (5)

5. Wildlife Protection Acts and Laws

• List various provisions made by “The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972” for protecting habitats. (2)
• Write four steps taken by the Government for conservation of wildlife. (3)
• What has been the contribution of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act in protecting habitats in India. Explain. (3)

6. Specific Cases and Impacts

• Write three adverse impacts of dolomite mining in the Buxar Tiger Reserve on the ecosystem. (2)
• Explain any one example showing destruction of biodiversity is linked with loss of cultural diversity. (2)

7. National Projects and Programmes

• Write a brief note on ‘Project Tiger’. (2)
• When was the National Forest Policy introduced? What was its main aim? (1)
  

8. Importance of Forests and Ecosystem

• Why do we need to conserve our biodiversity? (3)
• Assess the need for the conservation of forests and wildlife in India. (5)
• Why are flora and fauna are under great stress? (1)
• How forests play a key role in the ecological system? (1)
• Name any four resources which are obtained from our biodiversity. (1)