Conservation of Plants & Animals - Class 8

16/07/2020

We know that large varieties of plants and animals are present on earth.

Different kinds of Animals and Plants

Deforestation:
The clearing of forests and using the land for various purposes is termed as deforestation.
It is responsible for survival threat to many living organisms.
Causes of deforestation:
1. Rapid urban development:

2. Agriculture related purposes:

3. Fuel requirement:

4. Setting up industries:
 5. Making furniture.
6. Moreover, natural causes like forest fires, droughts, etc. are also responsible for
deforestation.

Consequences of deforestation:
1. Increase in the temperature and pollution level.
2. Decrease in the ground water level.
3. Decrease in rainfall and fertility of soil.
4. Increase in natural calamities like floods, droughts, etc.
5. Decrease in the water holding capacity and water infiltration rate of soil. The other
properties of the soil like nutrient content, texture, etc., also change because of deforestation
6. Global warming:
Deforestation will decrease number of trees that will lead to increase in carbon dioxide level
in the atmosphere.  The carbon dioxide gas traps the heat rays reflected from earth’s surface
and this will result in increase in temperature on earth and it will disturb the water cycle too
and may reduce rainfall. This could cause droughts.
 Global Warming

7. Desertification:
Deforestation is also responsible for the change in the soil properties. Lesser number of trees
will result into more soil erosion. The removal of top layer of soil will result into hard rocky
layer which is less fertile and humus. Eventually, the fertile land will be converted into
deserts. Such a process is known as desertification.

Desertification

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Conservation of Forest and Wildlife:

(i) To prevent deforestation and for the conservation of forests and wildlife, the government
has implement many rules, methods and policies.
(ii) Amongst many steps, areas called sanctuaries, national parks and biosphere reserves have
been marked where activities like plantation, cultivation, grazing, hunting, poaching, etc. are
prohibited.

Sanctuary:
(i) These are the places where animals and their habitants are safe from any external
disturbances with very limited human activities.
(ii) Some of the well known sanctuaries in India are Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand,
Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan, etc.
National Park:
(i) These are the places where animals can use their habitats and natural resources freely.
(ii) Some of the well known sanctuaries in India are Bandipur National Park in Karnataka,
Keoladeo Ghana National Park in Rajasthan, etc.
WILD ASS SANCTUARY
The wildlife sanctuary was recognized in 1972 and came under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. The Wild Ass
Sanctuary is also considered as a heritage of Gujarat and houses a wildlife population of the caracal, desert
fox, flamingo, crane, and black cobra, and, of course, the Indian wild ass.
Nal Sarovar is a bird sanctuary in Gujarat that has around 250 different types of bird species of migratory
and local birds and therefore tourists around the world come here to study the different variety of flora and
fauna. Different birds like Brahminy Duck from Tibet, spoonbill, fishing eagles, kingfisher, etc.

Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary is situated in the Banaskantha Gujarat, 45 KMS from Palanpur. The Forest area of
Jessore hill and adjoining areas is endowed with several rare species of flora and fauna. The forests of the
sanctuary play the main role in the conservation of the depleting Aravali ecosystem
Barda Wildlife Sanctuary has situated 15 km from Porbandar, which faces the Arabian Sea. Barda was a private
forest of the ex-princely State of Ranavav and Jamnagar and, therefore, it is still commonly known as Rana
Barda and Jam Barda. The two most important ephemeral rivers are Bileshvary and Joghri. Khambala and
Fodera are main dams in the Sanctuary.

Sanctuary and National Park in Gujarat, India

 

Biosphere Reserve:
(i) These are the places for conservation of wild life, animals, plants, traditional life of tribes,
etc.
(ii) These are the areas meant for the conservation of bio diversity.
(iii) The biosphere reserve conserves the biodiversity and culture of that particular area.

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Biological Diversity or Biodiversity:
(i) It refers to the variety of organisms living on the earth, their inter-relationships and their
relationships with the environment.
(ii) Some of the well known biosphere reserves in India are Nilgiri biosphere reserve in
Karnataka, Sunder bans in West Bengal, etc.
(iii) The Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve consists of one national park named as Satpura and
two wildlife sanctuaries named as Bori and Pachmarhi.
Flora and fauna:
(1) Flora:
(i) The plants of a particular region or area are termed as its flora.
(ii) Examples of flora include sal, coral, teak, mango, jamun, sunflower, etc.

(2) Fauna:
(i) The animals of a particular region or area are termed as its fauna.
(ii) Examples of fauna include deer, lion, parrot, eagle, ant, goldfish, etc.
 

Species:
It is a group of organisms which are capable of interbreeding. They can reproduce and give
births to infants of the same kind and not of other kinds. These organisms will possess the
same characteristics.

Endemic Species:
(i) These are the species which are completely confined in a particular area and not found
anywhere else.
Any animal or plant could be endemic to an area, a state or a country.
(ii) If any destruction takes place at such habitats, then it could affect their population and
could also endanger the entire species existence.
Example of endemic species includes tree like sal, wild mango, etc. and animals like bison,
Indian giant squirrel, etc. which are found only in Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve.

Wildlife Sanctuary:
(i) These are the areas reserved for the protection, and giving suitable living conditions to
animals.
Activities like hunting; poaching, capturing, etc. of animals is prohibited in these sanctuaries.
(ii) Sanctuaries have given protection to many endangered species like black buck, white
eyed buck, elephant, golden cat, pink headed duck, gharial, marsh crocodile, python,
rhinoceros, etc.
(iii) Indian sanctuaries have unique landscapes - broad level forests, mountain forests and
bush lands in deltas of big rivers.
 

National Park:
(i) These are the reserves that are large and diverse that provides protection to entire
ecosystem.
(ii) They preserve plants, animals, lands and historic objects etc. of that particular area.
Satpura National Park:
(i) It is the first Reserve Forest of India.
(ii) The finest Indian teak is found in this forest.Moreover, rock shelters are also found in this
park.
(iii) There are pre-historic things found in this park showing existence of humans in this
forests and give us idea about the primitive people. Even, rock paintings have been found in
this place. These figures include animal and men fighting, hunting, dancing and playing
instruments.
(iv) An initiative “Project Tiger” was launched by the government to protect tigers in this
place. The main aim behind this project was to protect and increase the tiger population of the
country.
In earlier times, animals like lions, elephants, wild buffaloes, etc. were also found in this
reserve forest.

Endangered species:
(i) Those animals whose numbers are gradually decreasing and might get extinct soon are
known as endangered animals.
(ii) The animals small in size are more likely to become endangered than the bigger animals.
Examples of some endangered animals are snow leopard, Giant Panda, whooping crane, etc.
Ecosystem:
(i) It is a system that comprises of all the plants, animals and micro-organisms dwelling in a
particular area along with non-living things like air, water, soil, etc.
(ii) There is an equal importance of each and every organism whether it may be snakes, frogs,
lizards, bats, etc. for proper functioning of an ecosystem.

Ecosystem

Red Data Book:

(i) It is a book which has list of all the endangered plants and animals.
(ii) The books for plants, animals and other species are all individual.

Migration:
(i) It is the seasonal movement of animals, birds, etc. from one place to another in search for
better climate, breeding place, food, etc.
(ii) There are many birds that migrate from one part of the earth to another due to climatic
changes mainly for breeding purpose. They need suitable climate for rearing their young
ones.

Recycling of Paper:
One of the reasons for deforestation is the manufacturing of the papers. Remember, lots of
harmful chemicals are utilized in manufacturing process of papers. It takes 17 full grown
trees to make one tonne of paper. Hence, it is advisable to save, reuse and recycle paper.
Paper can be recycled five to seven times for use.

Reforestation:
It is the restocking of deforested forests by planting new trees.
Steps to follow reforestation:
1. Try to implant new plants of same species which were present before.
2. Try to plant the same or more number of trees as are cut.
3. Natural reforestation – It is the natural growth of trees taking place at deforestation site if
left undisturbed. No human involvement is needed in this case.
4. Forest Act - It is the act initiated to preserve and conserve forests, so that people inhabiting
these forests can fulfill their basic needs.

MCQ
Conservation of Plants and Animals Class 8 MCQs Questions with Answers
Choose the correct option.

Question 1.
The clearing of forests is referred to as
(a) reforestation
(b) desertification
(c) deforestation
(d) sanitation

Answer

Answer: (c) deforestation

Question 2.
Deforestation leads to
(a) an increase in the temperature of the earth
(b) imbalance of O2 and CO2
(c) increase in rainfall
(d) both (a) and (b)

Answer

Answer: (d) both (a) and (b)

Question 3.
Which of the following gases is needed by plants for photosynthesis?
(a) Oxygen
(b) Nitrogen
(c) Carbon dioxide
(d) Sulphur

Answer

Answer: (c) Carbon dioxide

Question 4.
Name the process undertaken by plants for preparing their own food.
(a) Industrialisation
(b) Photosynthesis
(c) Stealing
(d) Sterilisation

Answer

Answer: (b) Photosynthesis

Question 5.
An increase in the amount of carbon dioxide results in
(a) winter season
(b) global warming
(c) rainfall
(d) all of these

Answer

Answer: (b) global warming

Question 6.
The reduction in rainfall could cause
(a) droughts
(b) cold
(c) greenery
(d) none of these

Answer

Answer: (a) droughts

Question 7.
The removal of top layer of soil leads to
(a) desertification
(b) rainfall
(c) snowfall
(d) deforestation

Answer

Answer: (a) desertification

Question 8.
Name the sphere that supports life, and where living organisms exist.
(a) Atmosphere
(b) Lithosphere
(c) Biosphere
(d) None of these

Answer

Answer: (c) Biosphere

Question 9.
The variety of organisms living on the earth, is referred to as
(a) biodiversity
(b) food chain
(c) lithosphere
(d) relationship

Answer

Answer: (a) biodiversity

Question 10.
Name a biosphere reserve where the plants and animals are similar to those of the upper Himalayan ranges and
lower western ghats.
(a) Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve
(b) Kaziranga Biosphere Reserve
(c) Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve
(d) Dudhwa National Park

Answer

Answer: (c) Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve

Question 11.
Which of the following activities are prohibited in national parks, sanctuaries and biosphere reserves?
(a) Poaching
(b) Hunting
(c) Felling trees
(d) All of these

Answer

Answer: (d) All of these

Question 12.
Name the areas where animals are protected from any disturbance to them and their habitat.
(a) Sanctuary
(b) Biodiversity
(c) Palaces
(d) Beach

Answer
Answer: (a) Sanctuary

Question 13.
Name the areas reserved for wildlife where they can freely use the habitats and national resources.
(a) National parks
(b) Sanctuary
(c) Oceans
(d) Homes

Answer

Answer: (a) National parks

Question 14.
Large areas of protected land for conservation of wildlife, plant and animal resources and traditional life of the
tribals living in the area are referred to as
(a) biosphere reserves
(b) sanctuaries
(c) national parks
(d) all of these

Answer

Answer: (a) biosphere reserves

Question 15.
The Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve consists one national park named
(a) bori
(b) satpura
(c) anand
(d) dudhwa

Answer

Answer: (b) satpura

Question 16.
The Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve consists two wildlife sanctuaries named
(a) Bori and Pachmarhi
(b) Pachmarhi and Satpura
(c) Satpura and Bori
(d) none of these

Answer

Answer: (a) Bori and Pachmarhi

Question 17.
The plants found in a particular area are termed as
(a) flora
(b) fauna
(c) species
(d) all of the above

Answer

Answer: (a) flora

Question 18.
The animal found in a particular area are termed as
(a) flora
(b) fauna
(c) dogs
(d) humans

Answer

Answer: (b) fauna

Question 19.
Those species of plants and animals that are found exclusively in a particular area are termed as
(a) endemic species
(b) exclusive species
(c) particular species
(d) significant species

Answer

Answer: (a) endemic species

Question 20.
The killing of animals illegally is referred to as
(a) assassinating
(b) poaching
(c) killing
(d) hunting

Answer

Answer: (b) poaching

Match the items given in column I suitably with those given in column II.
 Column I Column II

1. Giant squirrel (a) Food chain

2. Cutting of forests (b) Endemic species

3. Eating and being eaten (c) Red Data Book

4. Wildlife sanctuaries (d) Deforestation

5. Record of endangered plants and animals (e) Pachmarhi

6. Satpura (f) Surkhab

7. Bird Sanctuary (g) National Park

8. Migratory Bird (h) Extinct species

9. Conversion of fertile land into desert (i) Bharatpur

10. Woolly mammoth (j) Desertification

Answer

Answer:

Column I Column II
1. Giant squirrel (b) Endemic species

2. Cutting of forests (d) Deforestation

3. Eating and being eaten (a) Food chain

4. Wildlife sanctuaries (e) Pachmarhi

5. Record of endangered plants and animals (c) Red Data Book

6. Satpura (g) National Park

7. Bird Sanctuary (i) Bharatpur

8. Migratory Bird (f) Surkhab

9. Conversion of fertile land into desert (j) Desertification

10. Woolly mammoth (h) Extinct species

Fill in the blanks with suitable word/s.

1. _________ is an endemic flora of the Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve.

Answer

Answer: 1. Wild mango

2. _________ is a group of population which are capable of interbreeding.

Answer

Answer: Species

3. _________ is also a place where animals receive protection.

Answer

Answer: Zoo

4. _________ is the first Reserve Forest of India.

Answer

Answer: Satpura National Park

5. _________ was launched by the government to protect the tigers in India.

Answer

Answer: Project Tiger

6. Animals whose numbers are diminishing to such a level that they might face extinction are called _________
animals.

Answer

Answer: endangered

7. A/an _________ is made of all the plants, animals and microbes in an area with non-living components such
as climate, soil, river, deltas, etc.

Answer

Answer: ecosystem

8. _________ is a source book which keeps records of all the endangered plants and animals.
Answer

Answer: Red Data Book

9. _________ birds fly to far away areas every year during a particular time because of climatic changes.

Answer

Answer: Migratory

10. The restocking of destroyed forests by planting new trees is known as _________.

Answer

Answer: reforestation

11. We should save, reuse and _________ paper to save trees, energy and water.

Answer

Answer: recycle

12. Paper can be recycled _________ to _________ times.

Answer

Answer: 5,7

13. Revised Forest Policy of 1952 is called _________.

Answer

Answer: Forest Act, 1980

14. Kaziranga is a _________.

Answer

Answer: National Park

15. Passenger pigeon is one of the _________ species.

Answer

Answer: extinct

16. The main example of Biosphere Reserve is _________.

Answer

Answer: Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve

17. The cutting of trees is called _________.

Answer

Answer: deforestation

18. Satpura National Park is a part of _________ Biosphere Reserve.

Answer

Answer: Pachmarhi

19. Corbett National Park is located at _________.

Answer

Answer: Uttarakhand

20. The causes of deforestation have been _________ and _________.

Answer

Answer: Forest fires, severe drought

State whether the given statements are true or false.

1. Kaziranga National Park is situated in Bihar.

Answer

Answer: False

2. Reforestation increases the temperature and pollution level on earth.

Answer

Answer: False

3. Global warming is caused due to the increase in the level of oxygen.

Answer

Answer: False

4. The reduction in rainfall could cause droughts.

Answer

Answer: True

5. Red Data Book keeps a record of all endangered plants and animals.

Answer

Answer: True

6. The project Tiger was launched on December 2, 2004.

Answer

Answer: False

7. Dodo is an extinct species.

Answer
Answer: True

8. In a wildlife sanctuary, a limited human activity is allowed.

Answer

Answer: True

9. IUCN stands for International Union for Conservation of Nature.

Answer

Answer: True

10. In India, protected forests cover about 25% of the total forest area.

Answer

Answer: False

11. Wildlife sanctuary and national park are protected areas.

Answer

Answer: True

12. Those species which no longer exist on the earth are known as endemic species.

Answer

Answer: False

13. Private ownership is not allowed in the national parks.

Answer

Answer: True
14. There can be a wildlife sanctuary within a biosphere reserve.

Answer

Answer: True

15. A famous wildlife sanctuary situated in Kerala is Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.

Answer

Answer: True

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Conservation of Plants and Animals Class 8 Extra Questions Very Short

Answer Questions
Question 1.
What is sanctuary?
Answer:
An area where animals are protected from any disturbance to them and their habitat is called a sanctuary.

Question 2.
Name the major threat to the survival of organism.
Answer:
Deforestation

Question 3.
Write the names of some parks and sanctuaries.
Answer:
Dudhwa National Park, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Kaziranga National Park, Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary, etc.
Question 4.
Write two natural causes of deforestation.
Answer:

● Severe droughts
● Forest fires

Question 5.
Give examples of flora.
Answer:
Teak, sal, mango, jamun, arjun, etc.

Question 6.
Give examples of fauna.
Answer:
Elephant, tiger, wild bear, etc.

Question 7.
Name two endemic fauna.
Answer:
Giant squirrel, bison

Question 8.
Name some forest products.
Answer:
Paper, wood, timber, vegetables, fruits, rubber, etc.

Question 9.
What is the name of the reserved land used to protect biodiversity?
Answer:
Biosphere Reserve

Question 10.
Name the first Reserve Forest of India.
Answer:
Satpura National Park

Question 11.
Name products obtained from animals for which they are hunted.
Answer:
Skin, fur, horn, eggs, flesh, etc.

Question 12.
Does soil erosion affect the fertility of soil?
Answer:
Yes

Question 13.
List the names of some migratory birds.
Answer:

● Siberian crane
● Bar-headed goose
● Arctic tern
● Surkhab

Question 14.
Write the names of some extinct animals.
Answer:
Dodo, dinosaurs, mammoth, etc.
Question 15.
When was Project Tiger launched?
Answer:
April 1,1973

Question 16.
How many rock shelters are there in Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve?
Answer:
55

Question 17.
Name two wildlife sanctuaries present in Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve.
Answer:
Pachmarhi, Bori

Question 18.
What is the plantation of new plants called?
Answer:
Reforestation

Question 19.
What is a zoo?
Answer:
A place where animals receive protection is called a zoo.

Question 20.
Name one reason owing to which birds migrate.
Answer:
For breeding

Conservation of Plants and Animals Class 8 Extra Questions Short

Answer Questions
Question 1.
What do you mean by deforestation?
Answer:
The cutting of trees on a large scale is called deforestation.

Question 2.
Define national park.
Answer:
A national park is an area reserved for wildlife where they can freely use the habitats and natural resources.

Question 3.
What are flora?
Answer:
The plant species found in a particular area are called flora.

Question 4.
What are fauna?
Answer:
The animal species found in a particular area are called fauna.

Question 5.
What do you mean by species?
Answer:
Species is a group of population which are capable of interbreeding.

Question 6.
What is Satpura Tiger Reserve?
Answer:
It is a Project Tiger which was launched by the government in the country to protect the tigers.

Question 7.
What are endangered animals?
Answer:
The animals whose numbers are diminishing to such a level that they might face extinction are known as
‘endangered animals.’

Question 8.
Define ‘Red Data Book.’
Answer:
A book that keeps records of all the endangered plant and animal species is called a Red Data Book.

Question 9.
Define migratory birds.
Answer:
The birds which cover long distances to reach another land for some reasons are known as migratory birds.

Question 10.
Mention the causes of deforestation.
Answer:
The cause of deforestation could be:

● Forest fires
● Building houses, factories
● Severe droughts
● Using wood for some purposes
● Human encroachment and procuring land for cultivation

Question 11.
What do you mean by desertification?
Answer:
The conversion of fertile land into deserts is called desertification.

Question 12.
What is biodiversity?
Answer:
The diversity of plant and animal life in a particular habitat (or in the world as a whole) is called bio-diversity.

Question 13.
Define biosphere.
Answer:
Biosphere is that part of the earth in which living organisms exist or which supports biological diver-sity.

Question 14.
Define endemic species.
Answer:
The species of plants and animals which are found exclusively in a particular area are called endemic species.

Question 15.
Explain the term ecosystem.
Answer:
Ecosystem is a system formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their physical environment.

Conservation of Plants and Animals Class 8 Extra Questions Long

Answer Questions
Question 1.
How does deforestation lead to frequent floods and droughts?
Answer:
Deforestation results in decreased water holding capacity of soil. This reduces the infiltration of water into the
ground which causes floods. On the other hand, deforestation leads to higher level of carbon dioxide in the
atmosphere which causes global warming. Scarcity of trees disturbs the water cycle and may reduce rainfall
leading to droughts.

Question 2.
Explain how deforestation associated with global warming.
Answer:
Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere for photosynthesis. Deforestation results in de-creased
number of trees leading to accumulation of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
traps heat rays reflected by the earth which results in global warming.

Question 3.
What do you mean by Biosphere Reserve?
Answer:
Biosphere Reserve is a large area of protected land for the conservation of wildlife, plant and animal resources
and traditional life of the tribals living in that area.

Question 4.
How can we protect wildlife?
Answer:
Wildlife plays a significant role in maintaining a balance in the environment. They can be protected by
establishing secured and protected area, which are restricted for human activities that are against the protection
of wildlife. Cutting of trees, hunting, poaching are strictly banned there. Many of these areas are national parks
and wildlife sanctuaries.

Question 5.
Why is the conservation of biodiversity important?
Answer:
Because of the following reasons, the conservation of biodiversity is important:

● It boosts tourism and thus, plays a significant role in enhancing the economy of the country.
● It maintains the fertility of soil.
● It helps in maintaining the ecological balance on the earth.
● Biodiversity is a rich source for the study of genetics and evolution.
● It helps in maintaining the weather by regulating climatic changes, rainfall, etc.

Question 6.
What are ‘rare species’? Give examples.
Answer:
Rare species are uncommon and scarce, that is to say, their population is very small. Major steps are to be taken
for their conservation and protection so that they may not fall under the category of endangered or extinct
species; e.g., wild buffalo, Bengal fox, gaur, marbled cat, etc.

Question 7.
What is Van Mahotsav? Who started it and when?
Answer:
Van Mahotsav is an annual tree-planting festival in India. This movement was initiated in the year 1950 by India’s
Union Minister for Agriculture, Kulapati Dr K. M. Munshi. It has gained immense national importance and every
year, millions of saplings are planted all across India in observation of the Van Mahotsav week. It is expected that
every citizen of India has to plant a sapling in the Van Mahotsav week. It helps spread awareness amongst
people about the harm caused by the cutting down of trees.

Conservation of Plants and Animals Class 8 Extra Questions Higher

Order Thinking Skills
Question 1.
Why does it matter if a species go extinct?
Answer:
When a species go extinct, with it the whole food web get disturbed due to inter-relationship and interaction
between organisms. The species of organisms which might have been dependent on the extinct species for food
may also get extinct due to starvation until it get an alternate option. If the dependent species shift its choice of
food on another species then there might be a competition for food with other species. Thus, in a nutshell, a
extinct species affect the whole ecosystem.

Question 2.
Can a forest regenerate naturally in a short period of time?
Answer:
No, a forest takes a very long time for its growth and survival.

Question 3.
Mention the aim of Forest (Conservation) Act.
Answer:
Its aim were — conservation of natural forests and meeting the basic needs of the people living in or near the
forests.

Question 4.
How are even small animals important in an ecosystem?
Answer:
Even very small animals form a part of food chain/food web in an ecosystem.

Question 5.
What is the affect of introduction of an exotic species to an ecosystem?
Answer:
Exotic species may affect the existence of local species either through predation or competition.

Conservation of Plants and Animals Class 8 Extra Questions

Value-Based Questions
Question 1.
Many people in world find it status symbol of wearing and keeping leather clothes and leather articles with them.
Even Shahtoosh shawls made of an endangered species of antelope are also in greater demand and highly
priced.

● Do you think we must use leather items for just show off?
● What is endangered species?
● Can you name an extinct species which was exploited for its meat?
● What values of people are shown in above paragraph?

Answer:

● No
● A species which is at higher risk of getting extinct is known as endangered species.
● Dodo
● They are class conscious, selfish, irresponsible to nature, cruel, etc.

Question 2.
For centuries human activities such as hunting and encroachment have led to degradation of forests and
extinction of many species of plants and animals. Government of India has taken many steps to conserve forests
and wildlife. But this movement will not be a success without the involvement of all of us.
(a) What products are obtained from forests and wildlife?
(b) How can we help in conserving forest and wildlife?
(c) Can you name some organisation which are working against killing or poaching of animals?
(d) What values of human are shown here towards nature?
Answer:
(a) From forests: Wood for fire, timber, furniture, medicines, forage for livestock, gums, raisins, pa-pers, etc.
From wildlife: Horns, skin, leather, fur, ivory, meat, fin, etc.
(b)

● By saying ‘No’ to animal products we can at least reduce their hunting and poaching.
 ● By not cutting the trees and planting more saplings we can help in restoring the natural habitat of wild
animals.
● By creating awareness among people about importance of forests and wildlife.

(c) World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), World Soci-ety for the
Protection of Animals (WSPA), etc.
(d) They are cruel, money-minded, selfish, reckless, etc.