FOREST AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES

1. Why are forest and wildlife important for humans? (5)

2. ‘India has diverse flora and fauna’---Explain. (3)
3. How many species of plants and animals are on the threatened list? (3)
4. How many forests are vanishing in India? (3)
5. Discuss the different categories of existing plants and animal species by IUCN. (3or 5)
6. Write a note on Asiatic cheetah. (3)
7. What are the negative factors that cause fearful depletion of flora and fauna? (3)
8. How are colonial forests to be blamed for depleting flora? (3)
9. How has large-scale development projects contributed significantly to the loss of forests?
(3)
10. What are the degrading factors behind the depletion of forest resources? (3)
11. How are the Himalayan Yew in trouble? (3)
12. How have human activities led to the decline of India’s bio-diversity? (5)
13. ‘The destruction of forests and wildlife is not just a biological issue. The biological loss is
strongly correlated with the loss of cultural diversity.’---Explain (5)
14. Why do we need to conserve forest and wildlife? (3)
15. Describe the steps taken by the government to conserve forest and wildlife in India? (5)
16. What are the reasons for decline in tiger population in India? (3)
17. What is PROJECT TIGER and what are its features? (3)
18. Which new species are included in conservation planning? (3)
19. Explain the types & distribution of forests and wildlife in India. (5)
20. What is the role of community in conservation of forests in India? (3)
21. Describe in detail about the Chipko movement and Joint Forest Management. (5)
 LIFELINES OF NATIONAL ECONOMY

1. ‘Efficient means of transport are prerequisite for the fast development. (5)
2. How are roadways better than railways? (###5)
3. Classify roads on the basis of their capacity. (3 or 5)
4. What are the benefits of border roads? (3)
5. Write the classification of roads on the basis of the construction materials. (3)
6. Why are railways an integrating force in India? (###3)
7. ‘The distribution pattern of railway network in the country has been largely influenced by
physiographic, economic and administrative factors.’---Explain. (###5)
8. What are the problems faced by Indian railways? (3)
9. Write a note on pipeline transport. (###3)
10. What are the 3 important networks of pipeline transportation in India? (###3)
11. Describe the features of waterways in India. (3)
12. Explain the national waterways of India. (###5)
13. Distinguish between East-coast ports and West-coast ports. (###5)
14. Why Is air travel important in North-Eastern India? (3)
15. Write in brief about different airways that are operated in India. (3)
16. Write in detail on the communication facilities in India. (3)
17. Why India has one of the largest telecom networks in Asia? (3)
18. Explain the different means of mass-communication. (3)
19. Write a short note on newspaper and publications in India. (3)
20. Why is International trade considered as the ECONOMIC BAROMETER for a country? (3 or 5)
21. Why is tourism a trade as well as an industry? (###5)