Question

Name any two wildlife protected areas. Describe their importance in the conservation of wildlife.

Answer 1

Areas intended to provide a natural habitat with all natural resources to the animals where they can freely roam and use the habitat are called protected areas.

1. Wildlife Sanctuaries – Areas where animals are protected from any disturbance to them and their habitat.

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Silent Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Ranganatittu, etc.

1. National Parks – Areas reserved for wild life where they can freely use the habitats and natural resources.

Satpura National Park, Corbett National park, etc.

1. Biosphere Reserve – Large areas of protected land for conservation of wildlife, plant and animal resources and traditional life of the tribals living in the area.

Cold desert (Himachal Pradesh), Manas (Assam), etc.