Decline in the Bird Population

Q.

What are pesticides?

Q. What does a farmer use to control harmful insects from affecting the crops?

1. Harvester
2. Insecticides
3. Irrigation
4. Jute bags

Q. Which of the following is sprayed on plants to prevent insect attacks?

1. Water
2. Milk
3. Pesticide
4. Kerosene

Q. The forest officer stopped some woodcutters from cutting down trees in a forest area. What among the following options do you think was the reason for the officer to stop them?

1. It causes loss of young ones.
2. It causes loss of habitat to the birds.
3. It causes injury to the birds.
4. It causes loss of feathers for the birds.

Q. An abandoned nest was found on a hilltop with the eggs still present. Identify which bird’s nest this is and why it was left like this.​

Q. Excessive use of pesticides is responsible for the disappearance of birds.

1. False
2. True

Q. Animals such as foxes or snakes can pose danger to the birds' nests.

1. True
2. False

Q. Which activity is shown here in the picture that has put the birds in danger?

1. Gathering
2. Slinging
3. Hunting
4. Driving

Q. Animals play a major part in the widespread of trees in the forest. Explain how.