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Class 8 Practice – Level 1 – Conservation of Plants and Animals
Total questions: 40
1.
Which of the following is the main cause of deforestation?
Reforestation efforts
Construction of roads and buildings
Planting trees in large numbers
Reducing human activities in forests
None
2.
Which of the following is a protected area meant to conserve biodiversity?
Farmlands
Zoos
Biosphere reserves
Amusement parks
None
3.
When a species no longer exists anywhere on Earth, it is called:
Endangered
Vulnerable
Extinct
Threatened
None
4.
Which of the following is true about wildlife sanctuaries?
People are allowed to hunt animals freely
Wildlife is protected, and human activities are regulated
Wildlife sanctuaries are open for urban development
All plants and animals are removed from the sanctuary
None
5.
Which of the following is an example of a national park in India?
Gir National Park
Central Park
Eco Park
Safari World
None
6.
Which term refers to the variety of plants and animals in a particular region?
Biodiversity
Deforestation
Afforestation
Pollution
None
7.
What is the primary goal of afforestation?
To cut down trees
To plant new trees in deforested areas
To increase pollution levels
To build more roads and houses
None
8.
Which of the following animals is classified as endangered?
Tiger
Cow
Dog
Cat
None
9.
What is the main purpose of a national park?
To allow hunting
To protect wildlife and their habitats
To develop urban infrastructure
To promote tourism without any rules
None
10.
Which of the following is a result of deforestation?
Increase in rainfall
Decrease in soil erosion
Increase in soil fertility
Increase in greenhouse gases
None
11.
Which of the following is a measure to conserve forests?
Overgrazing
Illegal logging
Reforestation
Mining activities
None
12.
What is the purpose of seed banks?
To store medicines
To preserve genetic material of plants
To grow ornamental plants
To store food grains for animals
None
13.
Which of the following is a natural cause of species extinction?
Pollution
Overhunting
Habitat destruction due to volcanic eruptions
Climate change caused by deforestation
None
14.
Which of the following activities contributes to the conservation of biodiversity?
Deforestation
Pollution
Afforestation
Hunting
None
15.
Which practice helps in the conservation of endangered species?
Captive breeding programs
Deforestation
Habitat destruction
Overhunting
None
16.
Which of the following is NOT a reason for habitat destruction?
Agricultural expansion
Urbanization
Reforestation
Mining activities
None
17.
Which type of species is most at risk of extinction?
Invasive species
Domesticated species
Endangered species
Common species
None
18.
Which of the following is a human activity that threatens biodiversity?
Nature reserves
Illegal logging
Wildlife sanctuaries
Seed banks
None
19.
Which of the following ecosystems is most affected by deforestation?
Deserts
Grasslands
Forests
Oceans
None
20.
Which of the following is a function of wildlife sanctuaries?
Protecting endangered species from poachers
Allowing hunting of endangered species
Developing large commercial areas
Deforestation
None
21.
What is the primary purpose of the Red Data Book?
To document tourist destinations
To provide information on endangered and extinct species
To maintain records of botanical gardens
To list animals found in zoos
None
22.
Which of the following is an example of an endemic species?
Asiatic Lion in Gir Forest
African Elephant in India
Bengal Tiger in Australia
Giant Panda in the United States
None
23.
Which of the following is a key characteristic of a national park?
Animals are allowed to roam freely, and human activities are restricted
Trees are regularly cut down for timber
It is used for farming and agriculture
Mining activities are permitted
None
24.
What is poaching?
The act of planting trees
Hunting or capturing wild animals illegally
Protecting endangered species
Creating biosphere reserves
None
25.
What does an ecosystem consist of?
Only animals
Only plants
Both living organisms and their physical environment
Only the non-living environment
None
26.
What is animal migration?
Animals moving from place to place in search of food, breeding, or better living conditions
Animals staying in one place throughout their life
Animals being captured and relocated by humans
Animals moving randomly without any specific reason
None
27.
Which of the following is a sustainable practice that helps in the conservation of resources?
Overgrazing by livestock
Clear-cutting forests
Recycling and reusing materials
Excessive use of fertilizers
None
28.
Which of the following best defines flora?
The animal species of a particular region
The plant species of a particular region
The mineral resources of a region
The landscape and soil of a region
None
29.
Which organization is responsible for the global conservation of wildlife?
UNESCO
WHO
WWF (World Wildlife Fund)
IMF
None
30.
Which Indian law is aimed at the protection of wildlife?
The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
The Forest Act, 1980
The Water Conservation Act, 1990
The Air Pollution Act, 1986
None
31.
Which of the following is an example of a natural habitat?
Zoo
Artificial lake
Desert
Shopping mall
None
32.
What is the term for planting trees to restore a forest?
Deforestation
Reforestation
Agriculture
Mining
None
33.
Which of the following regions is known as a biodiversity hotspot?
The Sahara Desert
The Himalayas
The Amazon Rainforest
Antarctica
None
34.
Which of the following is a natural cause of forest fires?
Lightning strikes
Agricultural activities
Mining operations
Urban expansion
None
35.
What is the purpose of wildlife corridors?
To provide highways for human transportation
To connect fragmented habitats for animal migration
To create large shopping complexes
To separate animal species from their natural habitat
None
36.
Which of the following human activities directly threatens biodiversity?
Afforestation
Habitat destruction
Establishment of wildlife sanctuaries
Soil conservation
None
37.
Which of the following is an example of in-situ conservation?
Captive breeding in zoos
Setting up botanical gardens
Creating wildlife sanctuaries
Seed storage in seed banks
None
38.
How does deforestation contribute to climate change?
By increasing oxygen levels in the atmosphere
By reducing carbon dioxide levels
By increasing the amount of greenhouse gases
By reducing air pollution
None
39.
Which of the following is an effective way to promote environmental awareness?
Holding conferences on wildlife conservation
Overusing natural resources
Promoting deforestation
Ignoring endangered species
None
40.
Which of the following is a primary function of protected areas like national parks and wildlife sanctuaries?
Encouraging deforestation
Conserving wildlife and ecosystems
Expanding urban development
Promoting mining activities
None
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