.CONSERVATION OF PLANT AND ANIMALS 8

PRACTICE PAPER
Subject Biology (2019)

Class VIII                       CONSERVATION OF PLANT AND ANIMALS .                        .

1. What is deforestation?
2. What do you understand by biodiversity?
3. What is the difference between flora and fauna?
4. What is species?
5. Name the first Reserve Forest of India.
6. What was the objective of Project Tiger?
7. Name the book that keeps a record of the endangered animals and plants.
8. What are migratory birds?
9. What is the difference between deforestation and reforestation?
10. Give one plant and one animal species which are the endemic species of Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve.
11. Name two natural causes of deforestation.
12. What is a biosphere?
13. Who lays down rules and policies to protect and conserve forests?
14. What activities are strictly prohibited in a wildlife sanctuary?
15. What is an ecosystem?
16. What will happen to a deforested area if it is left undisturbed?
17. What is desertification?
18. Name any four biosphere reserves present in India?
19. What are endemic species? Give one example.
20. What is the difference between a zoo and a wildlife sanctuary?
21. What are endangered species? Give one example.
22. Why do birds fly to far away areas?
23. Name the national park and sanctuaries that constitute Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve.
24. Give two reasons which endanger the existence of endemic species.
25. What are the objectives of Forest Act?
26. How floods are caused due to deforestation?
27. Why do we need the forests? Give three reasons.
28. Why conservation of forests and wildlife sanctuary is necessary?
29. What are the various purposes for which trees are cut?
30. Name the protected areas meant for protection of flora and fauna.
31. Why do we need to save paper? Give three reasons.
32. Suggest three steps that can be taken to conserve forests?
33. Deforestation is a harmful activity. Give reasons for the given statement.
34. How does deforestation cause droughts?
35. How does deforestation cause desertification?   

NCERT Questions 👇

1. Fill in the blanks: 
   (a) A place where animals are protected in their natural habitat is called -------. 
   (b) Species found only in a particular area is known as------------- . 
   (c) Migratory birds fly to far away places because of------------ changes. 
2. Differentiate between the following: 

   (a) Wildlife sanctuary and biosphere reserve 

   (b) Zoo and wildlife sanctuary 

   (c) Endangered and extinct species 

   (d) Flora and fauna .
3. Discuss the effects of deforestation on the following: 

   (a) Wild animals (b) Environment (c) Villages (Rural areas) (d) Cities (Urban areas) (e) Earth (f) The next generation.
4. What will happen if:

   (a) we go on cutting trees. 

   (b) the habitat of an animal is disturbed. 

   (c) the top layer of soil is exposed.
5. Answer in brief: 

   (a) Why should we conserve biodiversity? 

   (b) Protected forests are also not completely safe for wild animals. Why? 

   (c) Some tribals depend on the jungle. How? 

   (d) What are the causes and consequences of deforestation? 

   (e) What is Red Data Book? 

   (f) What do you understand by the term migration? 
6. In order to meet the ever-increasing demand in factories and for shelter, trees are being continually cut. Is it justified to cut trees for such projects? Discuss and prepare a brief report. 
7. How can you contribute to the maintenance of green wealth of your locality? Make a list of actions to be taken by you.
8.  Explain how deforestation leads to reduced rainfall.
9. Find out the information about the national parks in your state. Identify and show their location on the outline map of India. 
10. Why should paper be saved? Prepare a list of ways by which you can save paper.