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Enhance Class 8 learning with targeted MCQ on Class 8 Conservation of Plants and Animals as per CBSE Board curriculum.
1. What is the primary reason for deforestation?
- Building houses and factories.
- Using wood as fuel.
- Procuring land for cultivation.
- Natural disasters.
Answer: Procuring land for cultivation.
2. Which of the following is a consequence of deforestation?
- Increase in tree growth.
- Rise in carbon dioxide levels.
- Expansion of natural habitats.
- Promotion of the water cycle.
Answer: Rise in carbon dioxide levels.
3. What term describes the process where the top layer of soil is removed, leading to decreased fertility and desert-like conditions?
- Desertification.
- Erosion.
- Fertilization.
- Siltation.
Answer: Desertification.
4. What is the purpose of Biosphere Reserves?
- Protecting wildlife sanctuaries.
- Reserving areas for cultivation.
- Conserving biodiversity and tribal life.
- Establishing industrial zones.
Answer: Conserving biodiversity and tribal life.
5. Which of the following is an example of an endemic species in the Pachmarhi area?
- Wolf.
- Cheetal.
- Sal (tree).
- Bison.
Answer: Sal (tree).
6. What initiative was implemented to safeguard the Bengal tiger population?
- Project Elephant.
- Project Rhino.
- Project Lion.
- Project Tiger.
Answer: Project Tiger.
7. What is the purpose of Red Data Books?
- To record endangered plants and animals.
- To promote agricultural techniques.
- To list non-native species.
- To document weather patterns.
Answer: To record endangered plants and animals.
8. What is an ecosystem?
- It includes only animals in an area.
- It consists of only non-living components.
- It comprises both living and non-living elements in an area.
- It includes only plant life in an area.
Answer: It comprises both living and non-living elements in an area.
9. What is the primary purpose of reforestation?
- To clear land for construction.
- To reduce the number of trees.
- To restore destroyed forests by planting new trees.
- To increase the areas for industrial use.
Answer: To restore destroyed forests by planting new trees.
10. How many times, approximately, can paper be recycled for use?
- 2-3 times.
- 5-7 times.
- Once.
- Indefinitely.
Answer: 5-7 times.
11. Which term refers to areas designated for the conservation and preservation of forest and wild animals?
- Wildlife Habitat
- Environmental Zone
- Preservation Area
- Wildlife Sanctuary, National Park, and Biosphere Reserve
Answer: Wildlife Sanctuary, National Park, and Biosphere Reserve
12. What does the term “Endemic species” means?
- Species facing the danger of extinction
- Species found only in a specific area
- Species undergoing migration
- Species documented in the Red Data Book
Answer: Species found only in a specific area
13. What phenomenon describes the movement of a species from its own habitat to another for a specific purpose like breeding?
- Adaptation
- Migration
- Endangerment
- Endemism
Answer: Migration
14. What does the term “Biodiversity” means?
- A variety of environmental zones
- The variety of living organisms in a specific area
- The number of national parks in an area
- The density of wildlife in a specific habitat
Answer: The variety of living organisms in a specific area
15. What are the flora and fauna of a specific area?
- Animals only
- Plants and animals of a particular area
- Only plant species
- Exotic species found in that area
Answer: Plants and animals of a particular area
16. Why is saving, reusing, and recycling paper considered important?
- To increase the demand for paper products
- To save trees, energy, and water
- To encourage deforestation
- To promote habitat destruction
Answer: To save trees, energy, and water
17. What does deforestation refer to?
- Planting new trees for various reasons.
- Cutting down of plants and animals for various reasons.
- Building new urban developments.
- Establishing wildlife sanctuaries.
Answer: Cutting down of plants and animals for various reasons.
18. What is a consequence of deforestation?
- Decrease in pollution level.
- Rise in groundwater level.
- Decrease in soil fertility.
- Reduced global warming.
Answer: Decrease in soil fertility.
19. What are examples of activities restricted in wildlife sanctuaries?
- Planting new trees.
- Hunting and poaching.
- Reforestation efforts.
- Industrial development.
Answer: Hunting and poaching.
20. What is the process known as when deforested forests are replanted with new trees?
- Deforestation
- Urbanization
- Reforestation
- Desertification
Answer: Reforestation
21. What refers to the animals in a specific region?
- Flora
- Fauna
- Reforestation
- Biosphere
Answer: Fauna
22. What is the main aim of a wildlife sanctuary?
- To promote hunting activities.
- To protect and safeguard animals.
- To conduct deforestation.
- To encourage urban development.
Answer: To protect and safeguard animals.
