Flora and Fauna Quiz Questions: Explore India's Biodiversity

Study Notes

Importance of Biodiversity

Biodiversity is immensely rich in wildlife and cultivated species, diverse in form and function but closely integrated in a system through multiple network of interdependencies.
India is one of the world’s richest countries in terms of its vast array of biological diversity.

Role of Forests

Forests play a key role in the ecological system as these are also the primary producers on which all other living beings depend.
Forests re-create the quality of the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that produces our food.

Importance of Conservation

Conservation preserves the ecological diversity and our life support systems – water, air, and soil.
Conservation preserves the genetic diversity of plants and animals for better growth of species and breeding.

Human Impact

Human activities have affected the depletion of flora and fauna, mainly due to insensitivity to our environment.
Conservation of forest and wildlife has become essential due to the rapid decline in wildlife population and forestry.

Conservation Efforts

Reserved forests, Protected forests, Unclassed forests, and other forests and wastelands belonging to both government and private individuals and communities are regarded as most valuable for conservation.
Forest lands are protected from any further depletion.

Community Conservation

Communities have conserved and protected forests and wildlife in India through their traditional practices and stories prevalent in their regions.
Good practices towards conserving forest and wildlife include preserving the ecological diversity and our life support systems.

Description

Explore the diversity of living beings in India, from micro-organisms to trees, and discover the importance of music in Lepcha folk culture. This quiz delves into the natural world of India and its cultural significance. Get ready to learn about the fascinating world of flora and fauna!