Effect of Over Exploitation

Q. Which of the following is/are an example/s of over exploitation?

1. Decline in the fish population due to excessive fishing
2. Excessive cultivation of crops
3. Forest protection and conservation
4. Pumping of groundwater for houses

Q. Taxol, a chemical compound is extracted from the ______.

1. Himalayan oak
2. Himalayan Yew
3. Eucalyptus
4. Himalayan fir

Q.

Write any two uses of medicinal plant.

Q. Which of the following is/are the possible factor(s) that could come into play when the government allows the clearing the forest of a particular area for setting up any big industry?

1. Many local people lose their land.
2. Local people are given chance to become managers of the upcoming projects.
3. The government does not give local people anything as compensation for losing their land.
4. Decrease in trees and animal space.

Q. Forest fires can either be natural or human-induced.

1. True
2. False