10 Questions
What are the primary causes of decline for the Bengal Tiger and the Asian Elephant?
Habitat loss & degradation, and exploitation through hunting and fishing
What are some threats to the Indian wildlife biodiversity?
Habitat degradation, over-exploitation, deforestation, reclamation, mining, roads, dams, pollution, and habitat fragmentation
What percentage of plants, mammals, and birds are threatened in India?
10% Plants, 20% Mammals, 5% Birds
What is a wildlife corridor?
An area of habitat connecting wildlife populations separated by human activities or structures.
What are some examples of factors contributing to biodiversity loss?
Introduced species, overexploitation of plants and animals, global climate change, and global warming.
What are some specific examples of the impact of human activities on wildlife populations?
Rabbit boom in Australia, overexploitation of frog legs from India, mass death of coral reefs due to coral bleaching, and decline in penguin populations in Antarctica.
What is the purpose of the World Heritage Convention 1972?
To recognize biodiversity as global heritage
What is the focus of the Bonn Convention on conservation of Migratory species?
Conservation of migratory species
What is the main objective of the Indian Forest Act 1927?
To regulate the movement and possession of forest produce
What is the significance of the Chipko movement?
It was a conservation effort to protect forests
Test your knowledge about the endangered species in India and the primary causes of their decline, including habitat loss, exploitation, and climate change. Learn about the challenges faced by species such as the Bengal Tiger, Siberian Tiger, Asian Elephant, Cheetah, Pink Headed duck, Jerdon’s courser, Loktak lake, and Brow antler deer.
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