Forest and Wildlife Resources — Class 10 MCQs with Answers
Class 10 CBSE Geography · Chapter 2
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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. Tap an option to check yourself.
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- Q1 of 6Easy
Project Tiger was launched in:
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Answer: 1973
Explanation: Launched in 1973 to protect India's tiger population.
- Q2 of 6Easy
According to the chapter, India is one of the world's richest countries in terms of its vast array of:
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Answer: biological diversity
Explanation: The chapter says India is one of the world's richest countries in terms of its vast array of biological diversity.
- Q3 of 6Medium
Which category of forests is described as forest land that is protected from any further depletion?
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Answer: Protected forests
Explanation: The chapter says protected forest land, as declared by the Forest Department, is protected from any further depletion; reserved forests are the ones regarded as most valuable for conservation.
- Q4 of 6Medium
In which tiger reserve have villagers fought against mining by citing the Wildlife Protection Act?
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Answer: Sariska Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan
Explanation: The chapter says that in Sariska Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan, villagers have fought against mining by citing the Wildlife Protection Act.
- Q5 of 6Hard
Consider the following statements about wildlife protection in India: I. The three types of crocodiles included in the central government's protection projects are the freshwater crocodile, the saltwater crocodile and the gharial. II. National parks and wildlife sanctuaries have been established by the central government and many state governments. III. The Indian elephant and the great Indian bustard have been given legal protection against hunting and trade in only a few states. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: I and II only
Explanation: Statements I and II are as given in the chapter. III is wrong: the Indian elephant and the great Indian bustard have been given full or partial legal protection against hunting and trade throughout India.
- Q6 of 6Hard
Read the passage and answer the question. Conservation preserves the genetic diversity of plants and animals, which helps the better growth of species and breeding. In agriculture, we still depend on traditional crop varieties. Fisheries too depend heavily on keeping aquatic biodiversity intact. Which conclusion is best supported by the passage?
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Answer: Loss of biodiversity could harm both farming and fisheries
Explanation: Since agriculture still depends on traditional crop varieties and fisheries depend on aquatic biodiversity, losing biodiversity would hurt both; the other options contradict the passage.
Forest and Wildlife Resources notes: key concepts (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).
- 1960s–1970sConservationists demand a national wildlife protection programme
- 1972Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act; an all-India list of protected species
- 1973Project Tiger launched to save the dwindling tiger
- 1980 and 1986Butterflies, moths, beetles and one dragonfly added to the protected list
- 1988Odisha passes the first resolution for Joint Forest Management
- 1991Plants added to the protected list for the first time, starting with six species
| Category | What it is | Large share in |
|---|---|---|
| Reserved | More than half of forest land; most valuable for conservation | Jammu and Kashmir, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh |
| Protected | Almost one-third of forest area; protected from further depletion | Bihar, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan |
| Unclassed | Other forests and wastelands, owned by government, individuals and communities | North-eastern states, parts of Gujarat |
| Permanent forest estates | Reserved + protected; kept for timber, forest produce and protection | Madhya Pradesh: 75% of its forest area |
| Who | Where | What they do |
|---|---|---|
| Bishnois | Rajasthan | Nobody harms the blackbuck, nilgai and peacocks around their villages |
| Five villages | Alwar district, Rajasthan | Declared 1,200 hectares the Bhairodev Dakav 'Sonchuri'; no hunting |
| Villagers of Sariska | Rajasthan | Fought mining by citing the Wildlife Protection Act |
| Chipko movement | Himalayas | Resisted deforestation; community afforestation with local species |
| Beej Bachao Andolan | Tehri | Showed diverse crops can grow without synthetic chemicals |
| Mundas and Santhal | Chota Nagpur | Worship mahua and kadamba trees |
| Tribals of Odisha and Bihar | Odisha, Bihar | Worship tamarind and mango trees during weddings |
- 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.
- Protected and Unclassed Forests
- Protected forests are guarded from further depletion; unclassed forests are other forests and wastelands, common in the northeast and Gujarat.
- Wildlife Protection Act (1972)
- Central law protecting habitats and setting a countrywide list of protected species; it banned the hunting of endangered animals.
- Project Tiger (1973)
- Launched to save the dwindling tiger from poaching and habitat loss; it created reserves like Corbett, Sariska and the Sundarbans.
- Bishnoi Community
- A Rajasthan community that for centuries has religiously protected the khejri tree and the blackbuck and chinkara as part of its faith.
- Chipko Movement
- A Himalayan movement in which villagers hugged trees to stop felling; it showed community forestry and afforestation can succeed.
- Sacred Groves
- Patches of forest left untouched and worshipped by local communities (dev/devrai); they preserve rare species through religious belief.
- Joint Forest Management
- A programme (first formalised in Odisha, 1988) involving villagers in protecting and restoring degraded forests for a share of the produce.
- Asiatic Lion and Rhino
- The Asiatic lion survives only in Gujarat's Gir forest; the one-horned rhinoceros lives in the swampy grasslands of Assam and Bengal.
- Himalayan Yew
- A medicinal tree yielding Taxol, an anti-cancer drug; over-extraction has left the species threatened across the Himalayas.
- Causes of Depletion
- Colonial railways, plantations, mining, farmland expansion and large projects; deforestation is the single greatest cause of species loss.
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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, Protected and Unclassed Forests, Wildlife Protection Act (1972).
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It has 62 NCERT-based MCQs on "Forest and Wildlife Resources": 20 Easy, 22 Medium and 20 Hard. Together they make 6 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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