Class 8 Science — Chapter 5: Conservation of Plants and Animals
72 practice questions · 24 Easy · 24 Medium · 24 Hard
Practise Class 8 Science Chapter 5, "Conservation of Plants and Animals", with 72 NCERT-aligned multiple-choice questions. The set is split into 24 Easy, 24 Medium and 24 Hard questions, so you can warm up on the fundamentals and then push into the exam-level problems that separate top scorers in CBSE Board exams.
"Conservation of Plants and Animals" is one of the chapters where concept clarity across physics, chemistry and biology basics really pays off. Each MCQ on this chapter is timed and uses exam-grade marking (+2 correct, −1 wrong, 0 skipped), training the same accuracy-under-pressure that real papers demand. Every question carries a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a quick lesson rather than a dead end — the fastest way to close gaps before a test.
Use this chapter as targeted revision: attempt the Easy set first to confirm your basics on Conservation of Plants and Animals, then move to Medium and Hard to test application and problem-solving. Your accuracy, streaks and XP save automatically, and the chapter feeds into your overall Class 8 Science mastery score. A few sample questions are shown below; sign in free to practise all 72.
Key concepts: Conservation of Plants and Animals (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.
💡 Exam tips for Conservation of Plants and Animals
- Distinguish: sanctuary (protects animals), national park (whole ecosystem), biosphere reserve (large, includes both).
- Endemic = found only in a particular area; endangered = at risk of extinction — don't confuse them.
Sample questions
The clearing of forests for other uses is called:
Deforestation is the clearing of forests and using the land for other purposes.
How does deforestation lead to soil erosion?
Roots hold soil together; without trees, the topsoil is easily eroded by rain and wind.
Which order ranks protected areas from least to most restrictive/large in scope?
A sanctuary allows some activity, a national park allows none, and a biosphere reserve is the largest, often containing both.
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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