Forest and Wildlife Resources — Class 10 MCQs with Answers
Class 10 CBSE Geography · Chapter 2
30 practice questions · 10 Easy · 10 Medium · 10 Hard · Updated
Practise the most important Class 10 CBSE Geography questions from Chapter 2, "Forest and Wildlife Resources". You get 3 timed quizzes made from 30 NCERT-based MCQs, with answers and explanations. The questions are split into 10 Easy, 10 Medium and 10 Hard. Warm up on the basics, then move on to the exam-level questions that set top scorers in CBSE Board exams apart.
To score well in "Forest and Wildlife Resources", focus on dates, cause and effect, and reading maps and sources. Each MCQ here is timed and uses exam-style marking (+4 correct, −1 wrong, 0 skipped). This trains you to stay accurate under time pressure, as real papers need. Every question has a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a quick lesson. It is the fastest way to fix gaps before a test.
Use this chapter for focused revision. Start with the Easy set to check your basics on Forest and Wildlife Resources, then move to Medium and Hard to practise applying them. Your accuracy, streaks and XP save automatically. This chapter also adds to your overall Class 10 Geography mastery score. 6 sample questions are solved in full below, with the answer and a worked explanation. Sign in free to start practising.
Key concepts: Forest and Wildlife Resources (Class 10 Geography)
Examines India's biodiversity and threats to its forests and wildlife. Covers IUCN species categories (endangered, vulnerable, endemic), forest types (reserved, protected, unclassed), and conservation via the Wildlife Protection Act (1972), Project Tiger (1973), Joint Forest Management and community efforts (Bishnoi, Chipko).
- Biodiversity
- The variety of life forms—plants, animals and microorganisms—and their habitats; India holds about 8% of the world's known species.
- IUCN Species Categories
- Species are classed as normal, endangered, vulnerable, rare, endemic or extinct by their risk of dying out, guiding conservation priorities.
- Endangered Species
- Species in danger of extinction if threats continue, e.g. the tiger, blackbuck and Indian rhino; they need urgent protection.
- Reserved Forests
- Over half of India's forest land; permanently earmarked for timber and forest produce and given the most valuable conservation protection.
Forest and Wildlife Resources — important questions & MCQs with answers (Class 10 Geography)
6 solved questions from this chapter's difficulty levels, each with its answer and explanation. The other 24 are timed and scored when you sign in.
- Q1Easy
Project Tiger was launched in:
A.1991B.1985C.2001D.1973✓ CorrectAnswer: D. 1973
Explanation: Launched in 1973 to protect India's tiger population.
- Q2Easy
An animal species that has died out completely is:
A.Extinct✓ CorrectB.VulnerableC.EndangeredD.RareAnswer: A. Extinct
Explanation: Extinct = no living members.
- Q3Medium
Reserved forests are:
A.Most strictly protected✓ CorrectB.Open for grazingC.Privately ownedD.Used for industryAnswer: A. Most strictly protected
Explanation: Reserved > Protected > Unclassed in legal protection.
- Q4Medium
Asiatic lions are found in:
A.KazirangaB.SundarbansC.Gir Forest, Gujarat✓ CorrectD.PeriyarAnswer: C. Gir Forest, Gujarat
Explanation: Gir is the only home of Asiatic lions in the wild.
- Q5Hard
The Chipko Movement was about:
A.Industrial growthB.Building damsC.Protecting trees from felling by hugging them✓ CorrectD.MiningAnswer: C. Protecting trees from felling by hugging them
Explanation: 1970s Uttarakhand grassroots movement.
- Q6Hard
IUCN Red List categorises species by:
A.ColourB.Conservation status / risk of extinction✓ CorrectC.DietD.SizeAnswer: B. Conservation status / risk of extinction
Explanation: From Least Concern to Extinct, based on threat level.
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What are the key concepts in Class 10 Geography Forest and Wildlife Resources?+
Examines India's biodiversity and threats to its forests and wildlife. Covers IUCN species categories (endangered, vulnerable, endemic), forest types (reserved, protected, unclassed), and conservation via the Wildlife Protection Act (1972), Project Tiger (1973), Joint Forest Management and community efforts (Bishnoi, Chipko). Key ideas include Biodiversity, IUCN Species Categories, Endangered Species, Reserved Forests.
What does Class 10 Geography Chapter 2 (Forest and Wildlife Resources) cover on XamBaaz?+
It has 30 NCERT-based MCQs on "Forest and Wildlife Resources": 10 Easy, 10 Medium and 10 Hard. Together they make 3 timed quizzes, and you never get the same set twice. Every question has an instant explanation. They help you prepare for CBSE Board exams.
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How should I revise "Forest and Wildlife Resources" for the exam?+
Start with the Easy quiz to check your basics, then try Medium and Hard to practise applying them. There are 3 timed quizzes on this chapter, so you can come back for a fresh set instead of one you have seen. Read each explanation, retry the questions you miss, and track your accuracy until it stays high.
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Yes. 6 sample questions are shown here in full, each with the correct option and a step-by-step "Why" explanation. Sign in free with Google to start practising, with instant scoring.
Is there negative marking in the "Forest and Wildlife Resources" quizzes?+
Yes. The timed quizzes use exam-style marking: +4 for a right answer, −1 for a wrong one and 0 for a skip. MHT-CET and CBSE board papers have no negative marking. Our mocks for those are scored their way.
What are the important questions from Forest and Wildlife Resources (Class 10 Geography)?+
The questions that matter most test Biodiversity, IUCN Species Categories, Endangered Species, Reserved Forests. This page shows 6 solved important MCQs with answers and explanations; all 30 questions on the chapter are available as timed quizzes once you sign in.
Is there an online quiz for Forest and Wildlife Resources?+
Yes — Class 10 Geography Forest and Wildlife Resources has timed online quizzes at Easy, Medium and Hard levels, with instant scoring and a worked explanation on every question. The first quiz on the chapter is free.