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प्रश्न
What is meant by biodiversity? List two advantages of conserving forests and wild life.
State two advantages of conserving (i) forests, and (ii) wild-life.
उत्तर
Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms present in the given ecosystem. It includes all the marine and terrestrial organisms. The biodiversity of an area is measured by counting the number of species found in that particular area.
Advantages of conserving forest:-
(i) It prevents soil erosion and floods.
(ii) It helps to maintain the water cycle.
(iii) It produces huge amounts of raw materials for the industries.(Any of the two advantages can be written)
Advantages of conserving wildlife:-
(i) It protects the endangered species.
(ii) It preserves different kinds of species and thus, maintains the species diversity.
(iii) It helps in maintaining the ecological balance that is required for supporting life.(Any of the two advantages can be written)
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What is biodiversity?
List four stakeholders which may be helpful in the conservation of forests.
Why are forests considered "biodiversity hotspots"?
List two ways in which an individual can contribute effectively to the management of forests and wildlife.
Name the four main stakeholders in the management of forest resources.
One of the following is not a direct stakeholder in the management (or conservation) of forests. This is :
(a) the people who have paper mills.
(b) the people who run the forest department
(c) the people who campaign for the conservation of forests
(d) the people who live in urban areas
Snakes are killed in large numbers because :
(a) they are very poisonous
(b) they kill rats
(c) their skin is expensive
(d) they damage the crops
List four causes of damage to forests.
Select the incorrect statement.
Among the statements given below select the ones that correctly describe the concept of sustainable development
- Planned growth with minimum damage to the environment
- Growth irrespective of the extent of damage caused to the environment
- Stopping all developmental work to conserve the environment
- Growth that is acceptable to all the stakeholders
