Question

State whether the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statements.

(i) There can be a wildlife sanctuary within a biosphere reserve.
(ii) Plants of a particular area are collectively termed as fauna.
(iii) Deforestation leads to an increase in the water holding capacity of the soil.
(iv) Bison is an endemic fauna of Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve.

Answer 1

(i) True (0.5 marks)
(ii) False (0.5 marks)

• Plants of a particular area are collectively termed as flora. (0.5 marks)

(iii) False (0.5 marks)

• Deforestation leads to decrease in the water holding capacity of the soil. (0.5 marks)

(iv) True (0.5 marks)