Conservation of Plants and Animals — Class 8 MCQs with Answers
Class 8 CBSE Science · Chapter 105
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72 practice questions · 24 Easy · 24 Medium · 24 Hard · Updated
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Practise the most important Class 8 CBSE Science questions from Chapter 105, "Conservation of Plants and Animals". You get 6 timed quizzes made from 72 NCERT-based MCQs, with answers and explanations. The questions are split into 24 Easy, 24 Medium and 24 Hard. Warm up on the basics, then move on to the exam-level questions that top scorers in CBSE Board exams get right.
To score well in "Conservation of Plants and Animals", focus on clear concepts in physics, chemistry and biology basics. Each MCQ here is timed and uses exam-style marking (+4 correct, −1 wrong, 0 skipped). This helps you stay accurate when time is short, just 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 Conservation of Plants and Animals, 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 8 Science mastery score. Try the 6 sample questions below: tap an option to see the answer and a worked explanation. Sign in free to start practising.
Conservation of Plants and Animals — important questions & MCQs with answers (Class 8 Science)
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
The clearing of forests for other uses is called:
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Answer: Deforestation
Explanation: Deforestation is the clearing of forests and using the land for other purposes.
- Q2 of 6Easy
The variety of plants, animals and microorganisms in an area is called:
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Answer: Biodiversity
Explanation: Biodiversity is the variety of living organisms found in a specific area.
- Q3 of 6Medium
How does a national park differ from a wildlife sanctuary?
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Answer: It protects the whole ecosystem and bans human activities like grazing
Explanation: A national park protects the entire ecosystem and prohibits human activities, unlike a sanctuary.
- Q4 of 6Medium
Reforestation helps reverse deforestation by:
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Answer: Planting new trees to restore the forest
Explanation: Reforestation restocks a cleared forest by planting trees, restoring its cover.
- Q5 of 6Hard
Assertion (A): Deforestation can lead to both floods and droughts. Reason (R): Trees regulate water by holding soil, aiding rainfall and letting water seep into the ground. Choose the correct option.
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Answer: Both A and R are true and R explains A
Explanation: Trees moderate the water cycle; removing them causes both flooding and drought — R explains A.
- Q6 of 6Hard
An endemic bird found only in one valley becomes extinct after that valley is cleared. This shows endemic species are:
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Answer: Highly vulnerable because they exist nowhere else
Explanation: Endemic species have no other habitat, so destroying it can cause their extinction.
Conservation of Plants and Animals notes: key concepts (Class 8 Science)
This chapter covers the conservation of biodiversity — deforestation and its effects, and how protected areas safeguard plants and animals.
- Deforestation
- Clearing forests for farming, building and industry; it causes soil erosion, less rainfall and global warming.
- Biodiversity
- The variety of living organisms in an area; needs protection from habitat loss.
- Protected areas
- Wildlife sanctuaries, national parks and biosphere reserves protect flora and fauna in their natural habitat.
- Key terms
- Endemic species (found only in one area), endangered species (at risk), and the Red Data Book listing them.
- Conservation efforts
- Reforestation, recycling paper to save trees, and the migration of birds illustrate conservation themes.
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Conservation of Plants and Animals — FAQs
What are the key concepts in Class 8 Science Conservation of Plants and Animals?+
This chapter covers the conservation of biodiversity — deforestation and its effects, and how protected areas safeguard plants and animals. Key ideas include Deforestation, Biodiversity, Protected areas, Key terms, Conservation efforts.
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It has 72 NCERT-based MCQs on "Conservation of Plants and Animals": 24 Easy, 24 Medium and 24 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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Start with the Easy quiz to check your basics, then try Medium and Hard to practise applying them. There are 6 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. 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.
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Yes — Class 8 Science Conservation of Plants and Animals 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.
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