10 Questions
Which of the following is a major threat to the survival of plants and animals on Earth?
Deforestation
What is the purpose of making national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and biosphere reserves?
To protect and conserve plants and animals
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a place that some of the children in the class had visited?
Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve
What are some purposes for which trees in the forest are cut down?
To build houses and factories
Who visited the forest along with Paheli and Boojho?
Professor Ahmad and Tibu
Deforestation means clearing of ______ and using that land for other purposes.
forests
Trees in the forest are cut for some of the ______ mentioned below:
purposes
A great variety of ______ and animals exist on earth.
plants
Some others had heard about Kaziranga National Park, Lockchao Wildlife Sanctuary, Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve and ______, etc.
Tiger Reserve
We saw in Class VII that Paheli and Boojho had visited the ______ along with Professor Ahmad and Tibu.
forest
Study Notes
Conservation of Nature
- Paheli and Boojho shared their forest visit experiences with their classmates, who also shared their own experiences visiting national parks and sanctuaries.
National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries
- National parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and biosphere reserves are created to preserve and protect the natural environment and its inhabitants.
Deforestation and Its Causes
- Deforestation is a major threat to the survival of plants and animals, essential for human well-being and survival.
- Trees are cut down for various purposes, including:
- Procuring land for cultivation
- Building houses and factories
- Making furniture
- Deforestation means clearing of forests and using the land for other purposes.
Test your knowledge on wildlife conservation and national parks in India. Learn about Bharatpur Sanctuary, Kaziranga National Park, Lockchao Wildlife Sanctuary, Great Nicoba, and more.
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