Class 10 social science notes

NCERT Solutions Class 10

Social Science - Geography

Chapter 2: Forest and Wildlife Resources
NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Geography Chapter 2 – Forest and Wildlife Resources

1.Multiple choice questions.




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(i) Which of these statements is not a valid reason for the depletion of flora and fauna?

(a) Agricultural expansion.




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(b) Large scale developmental projects.

(c) Grazing and fuelwood collection.




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(d) Rapid industrialisation and urbanisation.

Answer. (c) Grazing and fuelwood collection
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(ii) Which of the following conservation strategies do not directly involve community participation?

(a) Joint forest management

(b) Beej Bachao Andolan
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(c) Chipko Movement

(d) Demarcation of Wildlife sanctuaries

Answer. (d) Demarcation of Wildlife sanctuaries
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2. Match the following animals with their category of existence.

Animals/Plants Category of existence
Black Buck Extinct
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Asiatic Elephant Rare
Andaman wild pig Endangered
Himalayan Brown Bear Vulnerable
Pink Head Duck Endemic

Answer.

Animals/Plants Category of existence
Black Buck Endangered
Asiatic Elephant Vulnerable