Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (1 Mark Each)
Q.1 Which of the following is an endangered animal?
(a) Tiger
(b) Dog
(c) Cow
(d) Goat
Ans. (a) Tiger
Q.2 Which book keeps record of all endangered species in India?
(a) Green Book
(b) Red Data Book
(c) Blue Data Book
(d) Black Book
Ans. (b) Red Data Book
Q.3 Which process converts fertile land into desert?
(a) Afforestation
(b) Deforestation
(c) Desertification
(d) Reforestation
Ans. (c) Desertification
Q.4 Which practice helps in restocking destroyed forests?
(a) Reforestation
(b) Grazing
(c) Mining
(d) Poaching
Ans. (a) Reforestation
Q.5 The first biosphere reserve of India is:
(a) Nanda Devi
(b) Nilgiri
(c) Pachmarhi
(d) Simlipal
Ans. (b) Nilgiri
Q.6 Which of these is an endemic species of Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve?
(a) Leopard
(b) Sal
(c) Blue bull
(d) Lion
Ans. (b) Sal
Q.7 Which of the following activities is banned in wildlife sanctuaries?
(a) Grazing
(b) Collecting firewood
(c) Poaching
(d) Collecting medicinal plants
Ans. (c) Poaching
Q.8 The main aim of Project Tiger is to conserve:
(a) Lions
(b) Tigers
(c) Elephants
(d) Rhinos
Ans. (b) Tigers
Q.9 Which of these is not a biosphere reserve in India?
(a) Sundarbans
(b) Manas
(c) Amazon
(d) Cold Desert
Ans. (c) Amazon
Q.10 Which term refers to plants found in a particular area?
(a) Fauna
(b) Flora
(c) Species
(d) Habitat
Ans. (b) Flora
Q.11 Which is the oldest national park of India?
(a) Gir
(b) Jim Corbett
(c) Kaziranga
(d) Ranthambore
Ans. (b) Jim Corbett
Q.12 Which of these is not an endangered species?
(a) Indian giant squirrel
(b) House sparrow
(c) Lion-tailed macaque
(d) Tiger
Ans. (b) House sparrow
Q.13 Animals found only in a particular area are called:
(a) Endangered
(b) Endemic
(c) Migratory
(d) Exotic
Ans. (b) Endemic
Q.14 Which migratory bird visits India every winter from Siberia?
(a) Parrot
(b) Crow
(c) Siberian Crane
(d) Peacock
Ans. (c) Siberian Crane
Q.15 Which practice saves both energy and trees?
(a) Recycling paper
(b) Poaching
(c) Mining
(d) Hunting
Ans. (a) Recycling paper
Q.16 Which national park is famous for one-horned rhinoceros?
(a) Kaziranga
(b) Ranthambore
(c) Gir
(d) Sundarbans
Ans. (a) Kaziranga
Q.17 The number of national parks in India is about:
(a) 18
(b) 104
(c) 543
(d) 55
Ans. (b) 104
Q.18 Which of these is an example of fauna?
(a) Teak
(b) Mango
(c) Leopard
(d) Sal
Ans. (c) Leopard
Q.19 Which Indian state has the Gir National Park?
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Gujarat
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Assam
Ans. (b) Gujarat
Q.20 Which of the following causes global warming after deforestation?
(a) Oxygen
(b) Carbon dioxide
(c) Nitrogen
(d) Hydrogen
Ans. (b) Carbon dioxide
Section B: Assertion–Reason (1 Mark Each)
Q.21
Assertion (A): Recycling paper reduces deforestation.
Reason (R): Making paper requires cutting many trees.
Ans. (A) Both true, R correct explanation
Q.22
Assertion (A): Deforestation increases rainfall.
Reason (R): Trees add moisture through transpiration.
Ans. (D) Assertion false, Reason true
Q.23
Assertion (A): Endemic species are found worldwide.
Reason (R): They are found only in a particular region.
Ans. (C) A false, R true
Q.24
Assertion (A): Biosphere reserves conserve biodiversity.
Reason (R): They protect flora, fauna, and culture of the area.
Ans. (A) Both true, R correct explanation
Q.25
Assertion (A): Poaching is a legal activity.
Reason (R): It helps conserve animals.
Ans. (D) Both false
Section C: Short Answer Questions (2–3 Marks Each)
Q.26 Define endangered species with two examples.
Ans. Species at risk of extinction. Examples: Tiger, Lion-tailed macaque.
Q.27 What is the difference between wildlife sanctuary and national park?
Ans. Sanctuary: protects animals in natural habitat, some human activity allowed.
National Park: larger area, entire ecosystem preserved, no human activity allowed.
Q.28 Why is deforestation harmful for soil?
Ans. Roots hold soil; without trees, erosion increases, fertility and water-holding capacity decrease.
Q.29 What is meant by migration of birds? Give an example.
Ans. Seasonal movement of birds to escape harsh weather. Example: Siberian crane.
Q.30 Why should we recycle paper?
Ans. Saves trees, energy, water, and reduces pollution.
Section D: Case Study Questions (4 Marks Each)
Case Study 1
Deforestation leads to global warming, soil erosion, and disturbance of the water cycle. Governments have set up protected areas like biosphere reserves, wildlife sanctuaries, and national parks.
Q.31 (a) Name two biosphere reserves in India.
Q.31 (b) How does deforestation cause droughts?
Q.31 (c) Why are protected areas important?
Ans. (a) Nilgiri, Sundarbans
(b) Less transpiration → less moisture → less rainfall
(c) Protect biodiversity and balance ecosystem
Case Study 2
The Red Data Book lists endangered plants and animals. Project Tiger was launched to protect tigers. Migratory birds like Siberian cranes visit India in winter.
Q.32 (a) Why are some species called endangered?
Q.32 (b) What is the aim of Project Tiger?
Q.32 (c) Give one reason why migratory birds travel long distances.
Ans. (a) At risk of extinction
(b) Increase tiger population and protect habitat
(c) To escape harsh weather and find breeding grounds
