GSEB Class 9 Social Science Chapter 18 Wildlife Textbook Question Answers as well as Additional Question and Answers.
Answer the following questions as directed :
(1) Give a list of Animal – geographical regions of India.
- Animal – Geographical Regions of India:
- Himalayan region
- Ladakh and dry cold area
- Forested Region in lower Himalayas
- High lands without forest cover in Upper Himalayas
- Northern Plain
- Desert of Rajasthan
- Peninsular Plateau
- Sea coast
- Nilgiri Hills
(2) Wild Life is in danger to-day Explain.
Wildlife faces numerous threats today, including habitat loss due to deforestation, hunting, human-wildlife conflicts, and adverse impacts of human activities such as pollution and climate change. These factors have led to a decline in wildlife populations and the endangerment of many species.
(3) Give brief information about different projects for wild life protection.
- Brief information about different projects for wildlife protection:
- Project Tiger: Aimed at conserving tigers by creating protected areas.
- Lion Project: Focused on protecting Asiatic lions, particularly in the Gir forests.
- Hangool Project: Conservation efforts for the rare Barasinga deer in Kashmir.
- Crocodile Project: Dedicated to the protection of saline water crocodiles.
- Rhino Project: Aimed at safeguarding the Indian rhino population.
- Snow Leopard Project: Conservation initiatives for the endangered snow leopard.
- Answer the following questions in details :
(1) Biodiversity of India
India boasts rich biodiversity, with approximately 81,251 recorded wildlife species. This diversity spans various ecosystems, including alluvial plains, peninsular plateaus, mountainous regions, and coastal areas. India is home to iconic species such as the Asian elephant, one-horned rhino, Bengal tiger, and snow leopard. However, biodiversity faces threats from habitat loss, hunting, and human-wildlife conflicts.
(2) Remedies for wild life conservation
- Remedies for wildlife conservation: To conserve wildlife, concerted efforts are needed:
- Expansion of protected areas and strict enforcement of wildlife protection laws.
- Promotion of public awareness and education on wildlife conservation.
- Sustainable land-use practices to mitigate habitat loss.
- Implementation of community-based conservation initiatives.
- Collaboration between government agencies, NGOs, and local communities.
- Integration of wildlife conservation into development projects.
3.Select a proper option and write the answer :
(1) How many Zoo-geographic regions is India divided into?
- Three
- Four
- Six [Answer]
- Nine
(2) How many species of living organisms are recorded in the world?
- 15 Lakhs [Answer]
- 18 Lakhs
- 19 Lakhs
- 72 Lakhs
(3) Where are the flying squirrels found?
- Greater Rann of Kachchh
- At higher altitude in Himalayas
- Marshy land
- In Western Ghats forests [Answer]
