Class 8 Practice – Level 2 – Set 2 – Conservation of Plants and Animals

Total questions: 25

Which of the following best describes an ecosystem?

A system where animals and humans coexist

The interaction of living organisms with their physical environment

A network of rivers and lakes

A man-made system of agriculture

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Which of the following practices supports reforestation?

Cutting down trees for timber

Burning forests to clear land

Planting trees in deforested areas

Overgrazing by cattle

None

Which of the following animals is extinct?

Passenger pigeon

Bengal tiger

Blue whale

Snow leopard

None

Which of the following is NOT allowed in national parks?

Wildlife conservation activities

Scientific research

Recreational activities

Hunting of animals

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Biodiversity refers to:

The variety of living organisms in a given area

The number of human populations in an area

The number of lakes and rivers in a region

The atmospheric conditions of a region

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Poaching threatens wildlife because:

It reduces food sources for animals

It helps increase tourism

It leads to the overpopulation of species

It involves the illegal killing or capturing of animals for commercial purposes

None

What does in-situ conservation refer to?

Conservation of wildlife in zoological parks

Conservation of species in their natural habitats

Conservation of plants in greenhouses

Conservation of seeds in gene banks

None

Which of the following activities is NOT beneficial for conserving biodiversity?

Afforestation

Sustainable use of resources

Overfishing

Establishing wildlife sanctuaries

None

Which of the following statements is true about wildlife sanctuaries?

Animals in wildlife sanctuaries are kept in cages.

Wildlife sanctuaries do not allow human activity.

Wildlife sanctuaries are established for hunting purposes.

Wildlife sanctuaries provide protection to animals in their natural habitat.

None

10.

Which of the following methods can help reduce deforestation?

Shifting cultivation

Clear-cutting of forests

Use of wood alternatives and recycling paper

Excessive grazing by livestock

None

11.

Ex-situ conservation is:

Conservation of species outside their natural habitat

Conservation of species within their natural habitat

Growing crops in agricultural fields

Increasing urban forest cover

None

12.

What is a key difference between biosphere reserves and national parks?

Biosphere reserves only protect plants, while national parks protect animals.

Biosphere reserves support conservation while also allowing sustainable development for local communities.

National parks cover larger areas than biosphere reserves.

National parks allow hunting, whereas biosphere reserves do not.

None

13.

Which of the following is a protected area designed to allow minimal human interference?

National park

Amusement park

Industrial zone

Commercial forest

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14.

What is one of the primary reasons for the establishment of zoos?

To allow hunting of endangered species

To conserve and breed endangered species in captivity

To promote commercial trade of wild animals

To experiment on wild animals for medical research

None

15.

Why are seed banks important for plant conservation?

They help in selling seeds for agriculture

They grow plants to make medicines

They provide habitats for wild animals

They store seeds of diverse plant species to preserve genetic diversity

None

16.

Which of the following human activities is a leading cause of animal extinction?

Scientific research

Environmental conservation efforts

Excessive pollution and habitat destruction

Introduction of new species

None

17.

Which of the following is common between national parks and wildlife sanctuaries?

Both are used for agricultural purposes.

Both allow hunting and poaching.

Both are managed for tourism purposes only.

Both are protected areas aimed at conserving wildlife and their natural habitats.

None

18.

Why do migratory birds travel to different regions?

To escape predators

To find better food sources and breeding grounds

To explore new places

To hibernate during winter

None

19.

How does illegal wildlife trade affect biodiversity?

It helps increase species populations.

It contributes to the conservation of wildlife.

It has no impact on wildlife.

It reduces genetic diversity by depleting populations of endangered species.

None

20.

Which of the following is an example of afforestation?

Destroying forests for construction

Cutting down old trees and planting new ones in their place

Planting trees in a previously barren land

Using land for agricultural purposes

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21.

Which of the following is NOT a direct consequence of deforestation?

Soil erosion

Increase in carbon dioxide levels

Decrease in air pollution

Loss of biodiversity

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22.

Why are forests considered important habitats for many species?

Forests provide a constant food supply for humans.

Forests offer shelter, food, and a suitable climate for a variety of species.

Forests are always located near water bodies.

Forests help reduce natural disasters.

None

23.

What is the purpose of the Red Data Book?

To record details of natural resources

To list all species in a specific ecosystem

To identify forest reserves

To list endangered and extinct species

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24.

What happens when a species loses its habitat due to human activities?

The species becomes more widespread.

The species may migrate or face extinction.

The species will thrive in agricultural areas.

The species will adapt quickly to new environments.

None

25.

What is the primary goal of establishing biosphere reserves?

To promote commercial forestry

To protect only endangered species

To limit tourism

To balance conservation with sustainable use of natural resources

None

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Class 8 Practice – Level 2 – Set 2 – Conservation of Plants and Animals

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