Biodiversity and Conservation
Geography ⇒ Environmental Geography
Biodiversity and Conservation starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Define endemic species.
Describe the role of local communities in biodiversity conservation.
Explain the difference between in-situ and ex-situ conservation methods.
Explain the impact of invasive species on native biodiversity.
Explain the term 'conservation of biodiversity'.
Explain the term 'endangered species' with an example from India.
Explain the term 'species richness'.
Explain why conservation of medicinal plants is important for India.
Which of the following is a benefit of biodiversity? (1) Soil formation (2) Water purification (3) Climate regulation (4) All of the above
Which of the following is a critically endangered animal in India? (1) Bengal Tiger (2) Indian Elephant (3) Great Indian Bustard (4) Nilgai
Which of the following is a direct value of biodiversity? (1) Aesthetic value (2) Food and medicine (3) Cultural value (4) Spiritual value
Which of the following is a major cause of loss of biodiversity? (1) Habitat destruction (2) Sustainable agriculture (3) Afforestation (4) Wildlife protection
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a critically endangered aquatic mammal found in Indian rivers.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a government initiative in India aimed at conserving tigers and their habitats.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a government programme in India for the conservation of elephants and their habitats.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a large-scale afforestation programme launched by the Government of India to increase forest cover.
True or False: Biosphere reserves are areas meant only for scientific research and not for the conservation of biodiversity.
True or False: Conservation of biodiversity is important for maintaining ecosystem services.
True or False: Genetic diversity refers to the variety of genes within a species.
True or False: India is one of the 17 megadiverse countries in the world.
