Forest Conservation

Q. It is important to preserve tigers because:

1. Tigers are herbivorous animals.
2. Tigers help preserve the entire ecosystem.
3. Tigers help maintain balance in the food chain.
4. Their presence helps increase the level of oxygen.

Q. The forests in Madhya Pradesh were cut down for several industrial projects. This has resulted in:

1. a drop in the level of oxygen.
2. the decline of soil erosion.
3. an increase in carbon dioxide.
4. a decrease in temperature.

Q. As per the Indian State of Forest Report of 2019, the forest cover has increased to what percentage of the total land area?

1. 24.56
2. 26.04
3. 29.4
4. 31.05

Q. As per the Forest Report of 2011, what percentage of the total land area in India consisted of forest cover?

1. 19.05
2. 29.05
3. 25
4. 21.05

Q. Forests are crucial for maintaining the balance of the planet.

1. ecological
2. economic
3. social
4. political

Q. What are some of the benefits of forests?

1. Control wind velocity
2. Control soil erosion
3. Regulate temperature
4. Increase noise pollution

Q. Sunderban National Park is located in the state of _________.

1. Gujarat
2. West Bengal
3. Assam
4. Odisha

Q. ___ refers to the variety of animals, plants and microbes generally found in an area.

1. Biodiversity
2. Flora
3. Extinct species
4. Fauna

Q. A discussion on 'Environmental protection and conservation' was conducted by the school environment club in Rahul's school. The main point which arose was that the environment is undergoing severe degradation.
Which of the following do you think is/are responsible for the alarming rate of environmental degradation?

1. Ozone layer depletion
2. Greenhouse effect
3. Spread of epidemics
4. Global warming

Q.

What measures should be taken to solve the problem of deforestation?

1. Recycling and reusing

2. Reforestation

3. Both A and B

4. None of these