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    Deforestation has an alarming effect on
    Solution
    Deforestation is removal, decrease or deterioration of forest cover of an area. It causes shrinkage of fuelwood, reduced timber supply, change in climate, flash floods, soil erosion, siltation, cyclones, drought, desertification etc.
  • Question 2
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    An anti-forest measure is
    Solution
    Destruction of forest cover is called as deforestation. An important anti-forest measure is clearing forest. Important reasons for deforestation are a land requirement for cultivation, hydroelectric projects, human settlements, the requirement of wood and timber, mining and quarrying etc.
    So, the correct answer is option C.
  • Question 3
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    Which of the following is not done in a wildlife sanctuary?
    Solution
    • A wildlife sanctuary is a facility where animals are brought to live and be protected for the rest of their lives.
    • Wildlife sanctuaries are the places that protect species from hunting, predation, etc. in their natural environment.
    • Flora (plants) and fauna (animals) both are conserved in it.
    • Wild animals cannot survive if their natural habitat is disturbed and definitely it is prohibited in wildlife sanctuaries.

    Hence, the correct answer is option C.
  • Question 4
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    Deforestation may reduce the chances of
    Solution
    Deforestation is the process of cutting or removal of forest to fulfill the need of the population. It has many negative impacts on the environment such as loss of species, soil erosion and reduces rainfall. The tree absorbs water from the soil for photosynthesis and produces water vapour that is released into the atmosphere which in turn causes rainfall. If there will be less number of the tree then rainfall will also decrease. Thus, the correct answer is option A.
  • Question 5
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    What is the main cause for the extinction of some species in tropical forest?
    Solution
    Deforestation is the depletion/destruction of forest resources. Its main cause is the explosion of human and livestock population with the increased demand for basic needs. The major effect of deforestation is the loss of wildlife. Animals dwelling in forests lose their habitat. 
  • Question 6
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    Red data book provides data on 
    Solution
    • Endangered species are species facing a high risk of extinction in the wild soon because of a decrease in their habitat, excessive predation, or poaching. 
    • The list of endangered species of plants and animals is given in the Red data book maintained by IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature).


    Thus, Option "C" is correct.
  • Question 7
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    Assertion: Project Tiger was launched to improve the tiger population. 

    Reason: Tiger is an endangered animal in India.
    Solution
    There are 21 tiger reserves in India. To save the tigers from extinction, Project Tiger was launched on April 1, 1973 in India. This project planned to create tiger reserves in selected areas of India. Due to this effort, considerable improvement has been observed in tiger population.
    Therefore, the correct answer is option A.
  • Question 8
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    According to IUCN 'Red List', what is the status of red panda (Ailurus fulgens)?
    Solution
    Endangered species are species facing a high risk of extinction in the wild soon due to a decrease in their habitat, excessive predation, or poaching. 
    In India, there are 54 animals and 113 plants considered endangered. E.g., Ailurus fulgens (red panda), Bentinckia nicobarica.
    Thus, the correct answer is option D.
  • Question 9
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    Siberian crane is a regular visitor of bird sanctuary of:
    Solution

    The Keoladeo national park previously known as the Bharatpur national park is located in district Bharatpur of Rajasthan. The Siberian cranes, which are migratory birds from Siberia, migrate here for breeding every winter when the temperature in Siberia is very low.

    So, the correct answer is option B.

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    Meena had a big farm. On Sunday she went to her farm and was surprised to see a house being constructed and a wooden almirah being made out of a tree.
    a. Reforestation 
    b. Desertification
    c. Deforestation
    d. Drought
    Which of the following is correct?
    Solution
    Deforestation is the removal of a forest or stand of trees where the land is thereafter converted to a non-forest use. Examples of deforestation include conversion of forestland to farms, ranches, or urban use. So, the correct answer is option C.
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