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प्रश्न
Write short notes on :
Afforestation or Vana Mahotsava
उत्तर
Afforestation or Vana Mahotsava — Growing of trees/forest (afforestation) has been taken up as Vana Mahotsava in India which is a tree-planting ceremony started to maintain the ecological balance and prevent the depletion of the ozone layer. The following activities are undertaken on Vana Mahotsava :
(a) Tree planting to increase the area under forests
(b) Care of trees already planted
(c) Protection of trees from insects and pests.
(d) Planting trees on hill slopes and wasteland.
(e) Preventing illegal felling of trees.
(f) Free distribution of saplings.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Match the following.
| Reserved forests | other forests and wastelands belonging to both government and private individuals and communities |
| Protected forests | forests are regarded as most valuable as far as the conservation of forest and wildlife resources |
| Unclassed forests | forest lands are protected from any further depletion |
Where would you find the following in India:
Asiatic lion
Where would you find the following in India:
Royal Bengal tiger
- Identify the type of forest shown in the photograph.
- Write two characteristics of this type of forest.
Name few important species of wildlife found in India.
Define with example:
Sanctuary
Define with example:
National Park
Which of the following species was included for the first time in list of protected species in 1991?
In which of the following states, a very high percentage of its forests is managed by local communities?
The total number of tiger reserves in India are ______.
