Ncert – class 8- science – Chapter 5: Conservation of Plants and Animals 2 Welcome to your Ncert - class 8- science - Chapter 5: Conservation of Plants and Animals 2 1. The primary objective of Project Tiger is to protect tigers by keeping them in the enclosures of zoos increase the population of tigers as they are an endangered species increase the population of tigers as they are a threatened species protect tigers by changing their habitat None 2. Flora and fauna can be defined as: Flora- The plant life of particular area Fauna- The community of animals in a specific region or habitat Flora- The plants of same species in a particular area Fauna- Animals of same species in a particular area Flora- The community of animals in a specific region or habitat Fauna- The plant life of particular area Flora- The aquatic life of particular area Fauna- The community of animals in a specific region or habitat None 3. Migratory birds fly to far off places in a particular season of the year because that place becomes Unsafe None of the above Very hot Very cold None 4. Assertion: Red data book has a record of all animals. Reason: Endangered species need to be identified for giving them proper protection. The Assertion is true but the Reason is false. Both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is the correct explanation for the Assertion. The Assertion is false but the Reason is true. Both Assertion and Reason are true but the Reason is not the correct explanation for the Assertion. None 5. A group of organisms which are capable of .............. is called as population. Interbreeding Linking None of the above Both A and B None 6. Species native to a particular habitat is known as: Endemic species Extinct species Threatened species Endangered species None 7. The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity is the establishment of National parks Botanical gardens Biosphere reserves Wild life sanctuaries None 8. Which one of the following changes may occur due to desertification? Decrease in atmosphere temperature Increased chances of foods Conversion of fertile land into a desert Increase in water holding capacity of soil None 9. Large areas of protected land for conservation of wildlife, plant and animals resources and traditional life of the tribals living in the area are known as Biosphere reserves Sancturies National parks Zoological parks None 10. Which of the following statements about recycling of paper is incorrect? It promotes the conservation of environment. It requires more harmful chemicals as compared to those used in paper making. It reduces deforestation. It consumes less energy as compared to the energy consumed for paper making. None 11. Which one of the following statements is true about a biosphere reserve? It is a protected area where only endemic species live. It is meant only for the conservation of plants and animals. There are no other protected area within its limits. It is meant to conserve both, the biodiversity and the culture of that area. None 12. Assertion: Project Tiger was launched to improve the tiger population. Reason: Tiger is an endangered animal in India. The Assertion is true but the Reason is false. Both the Assertion and the Reason are false Both the Assertion and the Reason are true but the Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion. Both the Assertion and the Reason are true and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion. None 13. Which of the following statements about reforestation is incorrect? It involves the cutting of trees for industrial purposes. It involves the planting of new trees in deforested areas. It helps in rehabilation of an area. It is an eco-friendly practice. None 14. Which of the following defines the effect of deforestation on villages? Top layer of the soil will be easily removed All of the above Soil erosion Less fertile soil None 15. Given below are some possible reasons for a sharp decline in the population of the species given in the figure. Which of the following is correct? (i) Cleared forests (ii) Flooded large areas (iii) Polluted air and water (iv) Scarcity of food (i), (ii) and (iv) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) (i) and (iv) (i) and (ii) None Time's up Please Share This Share this content Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Leave a Reply Cancel replyCommentEnter your name or username to comment Enter your email address to comment Enter your website URL (optional) Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
