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प्रश्न
Why are forests considered “biodiversity hot spots”? Suggest four approaches towards the conservation of forests.
उत्तर
A biodiversity hotspot is a region with large biological diversity. Forest serves as a reservior of biodiversity containing different species of plants, animals and many other micro-organims. Certain forest like the Amazon rain forest have diverse species and even the vulnerable and rare organisms.
Approaches to conserve forest :
1. Regulated and planned planting and cutting of trees.
2. Control over forest fire
3. Reforestation and afforestation
4. Acts for forest conservations
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What is meant by biodiversity? List two advantages of conserving forests and wild life.
List four stakeholders which may be helpful in the conservation of forests.
We saw in this chapter that there are four main stakeholders when it comes to forests and wildlife. Which among these should have the authority to decide the management of forest produce? Why do you think so?
List two ways in which an individual can contribute effectively to the management of forests and wildlife.
What will happen if biodiversity of an area is not preserved? Mention one effect of it.
Apart from the availability of forest products, name two other things which are affected by the destruction of forests.
Name the person who is most remembered for the protection of Khejri trees in Rajasthan.
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
Which of the following statement is incorrect?
(a) economic development is linked to environmental conservation
(b) sustainable development meets the current basic human needs and also preserves resources for future generations
(c) sustainable development does not take into consideration the viewpoints of all stakeholders
(d) sustainable development is a long planned and persistent development
Select the incorrect statement.
