CBSE Board - Class X

EXAM PRACTICE Social Science

Past Year Board Questions Forest and Wildlife Resources

Section A (1 mark each)

Question 1. Which one of the following is not considered a sacred tree in India?
(a) Peeple
(b) Neem
(c) Banyan
(d) Mango
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Question 2. What was the aim of Chipko movement?

(a) Human rights
(b) Political rights
(c) Agricultural expansion
(d) Forest conservation
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Question 3. Which one of the following is an example of endemic species?

(a) Nicobar Pigeon
(b) Asiatic Buffalo
(c) Horn Bill
(d) Black buck
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Section B (3 marks each)

Question 1. How is biological loss of forest and wildlife co-related with loss of cultural
diversity?
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Question 2. Write a brief note on Project-Tiger.

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OR

When was Project Tiger launched? List out the salient features of this
project.