This document is a revision test for Class VIII students. It contains one mark questions testing knowledge of causes of wildlife extinction, definitions of terms like places where animals are protected and migratory bird behavior, identification of endangered Indian species and correctly matched parks/reserves and species. It also contains two mark questions differentiating between wildlife sanctuaries and biosphere reserves and flora and fauna. Finally, it contains three mark questions asking students to explain why biodiversity should be conserved and the causes and consequences of deforestation.
This document is a revision test for Class VIII students. It contains one mark questions testing knowledge of causes of wildlife extinction, definitions of terms like places where animals are protected and migratory bird behavior, identification of endangered Indian species and correctly matched parks/reserves and species. It also contains two mark questions differentiating between wildlife sanctuaries and biosphere reserves and flora and fauna. Finally, it contains three mark questions asking students to explain why biodiversity should be conserved and the causes and consequences of deforestation.
This document is a revision test for Class VIII students. It contains one mark questions testing knowledge of causes of wildlife extinction, definitions of terms like places where animals are protected and migratory bird behavior, identification of endangered Indian species and correctly matched parks/reserves and species. It also contains two mark questions differentiating between wildlife sanctuaries and biosphere reserves and flora and fauna. Finally, it contains three mark questions asking students to explain why biodiversity should be conserved and the causes and consequences of deforestation.
1. What is/are the cause of extinction of wild life?
A) Urbanisation (B) Poaching (C) Falling of trees (D) All of the above
2. A place where animals are protected in their natural habitat is called
————
3. Migratory birds fly to far away places because of ————-changes.
4. Which one is endangered species of India–
(A) Horse (B) Elephant (C) Indian Wild Ass (D) Tortoise
5. Which one is correctly matched?
(A) Rhinoceros – Kaziranga National Park B) Great Indian Bustard – keoladeo National park C) Lion – Corbett National Park D) Wild Ass – Dudhwa National Park
6. Ex - situ conservation is carried out in -
(A) Sanctuary (B) National park C) Biosphere reserve (D) Zoo
II. Two marks questions 2x2=4m
Differentiate between the following:
7. Wildlife sanctuary and biosphere reserve
8. Flora and fauna
III. Three marks questions 2x3=6m
9. Why should we conserve biodiversity?
10. What are the causes and consequences of deforestation?