Biology LEARNING ROOM CLASS 8th

Date: 3-Aug-24 Daily Practise Paper

RRK
Conservation of Plant

A. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

1. Wild buffalo is an endangered species because
(a) its population is diminishing (b) it has become extinct
(c) it is found exclusively in a particular area (d) its poaching is strictly prohibited
2. Which one of the following changes may occur due to desertification?
(a) Decrease in atmospheric temperature. (b) Increase in water holding capacity of soil
(c) Increased chances of floods. (d) Conversion of fertile land into a desert.
3. Which one of the following statements is true about a Biosphere Reserve?
(a) It is a protected area where only endemic species live.
(b) It is meant only for the conservation of plants and animals.
(c) It is meant to conserve both, the biodiversity and the culture of that area.
(d) There are no other protected areas within its limits.
4. The place meant for conservation of biodiversity in their natural habitat are
(i) zoological garden (ii) botanical garden (iii) wildlife sanctuary (iv) national park
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (ii) and (i) (c) (iii) and (iv) (d) (i) and (iv)
5. Which one of the following statements is true about endemic species?
(a) They are found exclusively in a specific habitat
(b) Endemic species can never become endangered.
(c) They are found only in zoos and botanical gardens.
(d) They are not affected by the destruction of their habitat,
6. Which of the following feature is correct for a wildlife sanctuary?
(a) It is an artificially created protected area for animals.
(b) It is a protected area for threatened and endangered wild animals.
(c) It is meant for conservation of only plant species.
(d) Capturing and poaching of animals is strictly prohibited here.
7. Which statement is incorrect about endangered species?
(a) Their number has decreased drastically. (b) They might become extinct in the near future.
(c) They pose a danger to other animals. (d) Their natural habitat needs to be protected.
8. What do black buck, elephant, python and golden cat together represent in a forest?
(a) Fauna (b) Flora (c) Ecosystem (d) Species
9. The Red Data Book keeps a record of all the
(i) endemic species. (ii) extinct species (iii) endangered plants. (iv) endangered animals.
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (ii) and (iii) (c) (iii) and (iv) (d) (i) and (iv)
10. Migratory birds fly to far away areas during a particular time of a year. Which of the following conditions present in
their habitat during that time are responsible for this behaviour?
(i) Unavailability of food. (ii) Extreme weather conditions.
(iii) Over crowding (iv) Lack of nesting areas.
(a) (ii) and (iii) (b) (i) and (ii) (c) (i) and (iv) (d) (ii) and (iv)
11. In our country, large patches of forests are being cleared for cultivation of crops. The environmental impact
(a) Soil erosion (b) Soil conservation (c) Soil pollution (d) Soil fertility
12. Desertification is caused due to
(a) afforestation (b) deforestation (c) reforestation (d) all of these
13. The seasonal movement of animals to avoid harsh climatic conditions is called
(a) hibernation (b) metamorphosis (c) dehydration (d) migration
14. The Red Data Book releases the list of
(a) endangered species (b) endemic species (c) wildlife sanctuaries (d) biosphere reserves
15. Species of deer are commonly distributed in the states of northern and central India. However the brow-antiered deer
also called Sangai is only found in Keibul Lamjao Natural Park situated in Manipur What is the likely reason for this?
(a) Sangai is a native species. (b) Sangai is an exotic species
(c) Sangai is an endemic species. (d) Sangai is a diverse species.
16. An ecosystem comprises
(a) flora and fauna (b) endemic species (c) abiotic and biotic components (d) all of these
17. What can be likely achieved from planting trees in the forest?
(a) Conservation of forest and animals (b) Increase in the number of extinct species
(c) Decrease in the number of predator species (d) Availability of more information for red book data
B. VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
1. Why is it important to conserve forests?
2. Mention any one action that you have undertaken to conserve trees.
3. State whether the following statements are True or False. Correct the false statements
4. Can a forest regenerate naturally in a short period of time?
5. Name the first Reserve Forest of India.
C. SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
1. Why are wildlife sanctuaries important for conservation of plants and animals?
2. Why are endemic organisms in greater danger of becoming extinct?
3. How are even small animals important in an ecosystem?
4. A new species X is introduced in a forest. How is it likely to affect the local species of that area?
5. Does soil erosion affect the fertility of soil? How?
6. What is the unique feature of the biodiversity found in Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve?
7. Mention the aim of Forest (Conservation) Act.
8. What is biodiversity?
9. Why there is a need to create protected areas such as wildlife sanctuaries, national parks and biosphere reserves?
10. What makes an ecosystem? Name the Act instrumented by the Government of India to conserve the forests.
11. How is the life of people living in forests disrupted due to deforestation?
12. What do you understand by flora and fauna of a region?
13. Name three national parks of India. Also state which animals are protected there?
14. Give reason for the following:
(a) Deforestation leads to desertification. (b) Paper should be saved and recycled.
D. LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS
1. Is deforestation associated with global warming? Explain.
2. How does deforestation lead to frequent floods and droughts?
3. Why should we save paper?
4. What are the objectives of conservation of forest and wildlife?
5. How does deforestation affect the environment?
6. What is an endemic species? Explain with example.
7. What are the biosphere reserves? What are the objectives of setting up biosphere reserves?
8. Suggest some ways to maintain the green cover of the earth
9. How does deforestation reduce rainfall on the one hand and leads to floods on the other?
10. The environment would not be damaged if deforestation and reforestation both take place simultaneously. Comment.
E. Fill in the blanks.
1. The variety of living organisms in a particular area is called............
2. The species found in a specific region is called ...........species.
3. IUCN publishes the records of...........animals in Red Data Book
4. ............of paper saves energy and natural resources.
5. ..............was the first national park of India.
F. State True or False. Also correct the false statements.
1. Deforestation causes floods and droughts.
2. The Forest Conservation Act was enacted in 1972.
3. Small animals have no threat of extinction.
4. The biosphere is the region of the earth that supports life.
5. One can easily capture and poach animals in a protected area like national park, wildlife sanctuary or biosphere reserve.
G. Assertion-Reason
For question numbers 1 to 5, two statements are given one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select
the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion
(c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false but Reason is true.
1. Assertion (A): In any national park, activities like poaching, hunting, grazing cattle and cultivation are restricted.
Reason (R) : National parks are strictly reserved for the protection of animals.
2. Assertion (A): Biosphere reserves are areas meant for conservation of biodiversity.
Reason (R) : The variety of plants, animals and microorganisms, found in an area is termed as biodiversity.
3. Assertion (A): Species of plants and animals found exclusively in a particular area is called endemic species.
Reason (R) : Himalayan monal, rhododendron, musk deer are some endemic species of Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve.
4. Assertion (A): The animals which are abundantly surviving are called endangered animals.
Reason (R) : Asiatic lion, one horn rhinoceros, etc., are endangered animals.
5. Assertion (A): Recycling saves our resources.
Reason (R) : It takes 17 full grown trees to make one ton of paper.