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Forest and Wildlife Resource CBSE Class 10 SST Geography Extra Questions<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Forest and Wildlife Resource NCERT\u00a0Class 10 SST Geography Extra Questions<\/h3>\n

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Class 10 Geography Chapter 2 Extra Questions And Answers Question-1<\/span><\/strong>
\nWhat has caused the destruction and extinction of many species of animals and plant life?
\nSolution:<\/span><\/strong>
\nNeglect of our environment has led to the destruction and extinction of many species of animals and plant life.
\nExtra Questions Of Forest And Wildlife Resources Class 10 Question-2<\/span><\/strong>
\nHow are animal and plant life categorized?
\nSolution:<\/span><\/strong>
\nAnimal and plant life can be categorized as follows
\nNormal Species Endangered Species Vulnerable Species Rare Species Endemic Species Extinct Species<\/p>\n

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Question-3<\/span><\/strong>
\nWhat are the dangers we face due to depletion of forests?
\nSolution:<\/span><\/strong>
\nDepletion of forests causes a lot of danger. Water scarcity, drought and deforestation induced floods are some of the dangers. Drought and floods directly affect the poor. Therefore, forests are vital for the quality of life and environment in India.
\nQuestion-4<\/span><\/strong>
\nWhat is \u2018enrichment plantation\u2019?
\nSolution:<\/span><\/strong>
\n“Enrichment plantation” was carried out during the colonial period in India. When a particular species of trees which are commercially profitable are planted after the removal of other species in the area, it is called “enrichment plantation”.
\nExamples of “enrichment plantation” are
\nTeak trees planted in South India after cutting down natural forests Chirr Pine plantations which have replaced the Himalayan oak in the Himalayas
\nQuestion-5<\/span><\/strong>
\nWrite a short note on the Himalayan Yew.
\nSolution:<\/span><\/strong>
\nThe Himalayan Yew is a medicinal plant that is found in Himachal Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh. From the bark, needles, twigs and roots of this tree a chemical compound called \u2018taxol\u2019 is extracted. This chemical is used to make drugs that are used to cure certain types of cancers, but the species is becoming extinct due to over-exploitation.
\nQuestion-6<\/span><\/strong>
\nWhat are benefits of conserving forests?
\nSolution:<\/span><\/strong>
\nConservation of forests preserves the ecological diversity and natural resources like water, air and soil. It preserves the genetic diversity of plants. Conservation of forest and wildlife also help in the growth of animal species and in their breeding.
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