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Geography Chapter 2

The document discusses the importance of biodiversity conservation for ecological balance and human well-being, highlighting key initiatives by the Indian government for wildlife protection. It covers the classification of Indian forests, the concept of 'Permanent Forests', and compares reserved and protected forests. Additionally, it addresses community-led conservation efforts and includes questions related to biodiversity decline and legislation.

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Geography Chapter 2

The document discusses the importance of biodiversity conservation for ecological balance and human well-being, highlighting key initiatives by the Indian government for wildlife protection. It covers the classification of Indian forests, the concept of 'Permanent Forests', and compares reserved and protected forests. Additionally, it addresses community-led conservation efforts and includes questions related to biodiversity decline and legislation.

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GEOGRAPHY CHAPTER 2: FOREST AND WILDLIFE

1. Analyze three key reasons why the conservation of biodiversity is essential for ecological balance and human
well-being.
2. Describe four major initiatives undertaken by the Indian government to ensure the protection and
conservation of wildlife.

3. Identify the central agency responsible for managing forests in India. Into which three broad categories are
Indian forests classified?

4. What are ‘Permanent Forests’? Which Indian state has the highest percentage of its forest area under this
category, and what is that percentage?

5. Compare and contrast reserved forests and protected forests by highlighting two major differences between
them.
6. List three community-led initiatives that exemplify biodiversity conservation at the grassroots level.

7. Which one of the following is not responsible for the decline in India’s biodiversity?
(a) Mining activities
(b) Hunting and poaching
(c) Forest fire
(d) Afforestation

8. We need to conserve our forests and wildlife:


(a) to preserve the ecological diversity
(b) to preserve the genetic diversity
(e) for maintenance of aquatic biodiversity
(d) so that we are able to over-extract plant and animal species

9. The Indian Wildlife Protection Act was implemented in:


(a) 1972
(b) 1971
(c) 2010
(d) 1982

10. Sacred Groves are:


(a) parts of large forests that have been left untouched by the local people.
(b) places for grazing animals.
(c) forests earmarked for commercial felling of trees.
(d) forests used for planting trees with medicinal properties.

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