(i) A bio reserve is a scheme or programme for the protection and conservation of the great biological diversity of our land. (ii) It preserves wild land, flora and fauna in their natural forms. (iii) Its surrounding zone is utilised for research and experimentation in developing forests and other pRead more
(i) A bio reserve is a scheme or programme for the protection and conservation of the great biological diversity of our land.
(ii) It preserves wild land, flora and fauna in their natural forms.
(iii) Its surrounding zone is utilised for research and experimentation in
developing forests and other products.
Examples:
(i) Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve set up at the bi-junction of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala.
(ii) Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve set up in UR the first one in Himalayas.
(i) Two endangered species are tiger and rhino. (ii) Project Tiger has been a great success and is observed in Jim Corbett Park and west Bengal. with the help of this project, Indian wildlife department is able to save the number of tigers in India. (iii) Project Rhino reserves are at Kaziranga andRead more
(i) Two endangered species are tiger and rhino.
(ii) Project Tiger has been a great success and is observed in Jim Corbett Park and west Bengal. with the help of this project, Indian wildlife department is able to save the number of tigers in India.
(iii) Project Rhino reserves are at Kaziranga and Manas National park respectively. This one-horned rhino prefers to live in marshy lands of Assam and North-west Bengal.
(i)The elephants are the most majestic animals among the mammals. They are found in the hot wet forests of Assam, Karnataka and Kerala. They Prefer forested hilly areas, providing plenty of food and water for them throughout the Year. (ii) One-horned rhinoceroses live in swampy and marshy lands of 'Read more
(i)The elephants are the most majestic animals among the mammals. They are found in the hot wet forests of Assam, Karnataka and Kerala. They
Prefer forested hilly areas, providing plenty of food and water for them throughout the Year.
(ii) One-horned rhinoceroses live in swampy and marshy lands of ‘Assam and West Bengal’
(i)Some of the commercially important trees of this forest are ebony, mahogany, rosewood, rubber and cinchona' (ii)The common animals found in these forests are elephants, monkey, Iemur and deer. (iii) The one-horned rhinoceroses West Bengal. are found in the jungles of Assam and (iv) Besides theseRead more
(i)Some of the commercially important trees of this forest are ebony, mahogany, rosewood, rubber and cinchona’
(ii)The common animals found in these forests are elephants, monkey, Iemur and deer.
(iii) The one-horned rhinoceroses West Bengal. are found in the jungles of Assam and
(iv) Besides these animals, plenty of birds, are also found in these jungles’
(i)Soils also vary over space. Different types of soil provide basis for different types of vegetation. (ii)The sandy soils of the desert Support Cactus and thorny bushes while wet, marshy, deltac soils support mangroves and deltaic vegetation. (iii) The hill slopes with some depth of soil have coniRead more
(i)Soils also vary over space. Different types of soil provide basis for
different types of vegetation.
(ii)The sandy soils of the desert Support Cactus and thorny bushes while wet, marshy, deltac soils support mangroves and deltaic vegetation.
(iii) The hill slopes with some depth of soil have conical trees.
(i) With about 47,000 plant species, India occupies the tenth place in the world and fourth place in Asia in plant diversity. (ii)There are about ls, 15000 flowering plants in India-which account for 6 per cent of the world's total number of flowering plants. (iii) India also has 89,000 species of aRead more
(i) With about 47,000 plant species, India occupies the tenth place in the
world and fourth place in Asia in plant diversity.
(ii)There are about ls, 15000 flowering plants in India-which account for 6
per cent of the world’s total number of flowering plants.
(iii) India also has 89,000 species of animals and a rich variety of fish in its
fresh and marine waters.
(i) Hunting and poaching by greedy hunters for commercial purpose and their Profits. (ii)Pollution due to chemical and industrial waste and acid deposits. (iii) Introduction of alien species and reckless cutting of forests to bring land under cultivation. (iv) People have inhabited the areas by cleaRead more
(i) Hunting and poaching by greedy hunters for commercial purpose and
their Profits.
(ii)Pollution due to chemical and industrial waste and acid deposits.
(iii) Introduction of alien species and reckless cutting of forests to bring land
under cultivation.
(iv) People have inhabited the areas by clearing the forests. They are also
responsible for the imbalance’
(i) We have selected our crops from the reserve of edible plants from a biodiverse environment. (ii) We have also experimented and selected many medicinal plants. (iii) The animals Were selected from large stocks to serve as milch animals. (iv) They also provided us draught power, transportation' meRead more
(i) We have selected our crops from the reserve of edible plants from a biodiverse environment.
(ii) We have also experimented and selected many medicinal plants.
(iii) The animals Were selected from large stocks to serve as milch animals.
(iv) They also provided us draught power, transportation’ meat and eggs’
(v) The fish provide nutritive food.
(vi) Many insects help in pollination of crops and fruit trees’
Every species has a role to play in the ecosystem’
The common animals found in these forests are the Kashmir stag, spotted dear, wild sheep, jack rabbit, Tibetan antelope, yak, snow leopard, squirrels, shaggy horn wild ibex, bear and rare red panda, sheep and goats with thick hair
The common animals found in these forests are the Kashmir stag, spotted dear, wild sheep, jack rabbit, Tibetan antelope, yak, snow leopard, squirrels, shaggy horn wild ibex, bear and rare red panda, sheep and goats with thick hair
In mountainous areas, the decrease in temperature with increasing altitude corresponding change in natural vegetation. (i) The foothills of the Himalayas -Shiwaliks have tropical moist deciduous flora. Sal and bamb00 are important trees up to 1,O00 m in height. (ii) They are followed by the wet hillRead more
In mountainous areas, the decrease in temperature with increasing altitude corresponding change in natural vegetation.
(i) The foothills of the Himalayas -Shiwaliks have tropical moist deciduous flora. Sal and bamb00 are important trees up to 1,O00 m in height.
(ii) They are followed by the wet hill forests. They lie between about 1,000 to 2,000 mts. Important trees are oak, chestnut, ash, birch, etc.
(ii) Between 1,500 and 3,300 m above sea level, there occur the well- known coniferous forests. Pine, deodar, silver fir, spruce, etc., are some leads to dominant trees.
(iv) Above the coniferous forests lie the alpine forests at an altitude of about 3,600 m. Important trees are silver fir, pine, birch, etc.
What is a bioreserve? Give any two examples.
(i) A bio reserve is a scheme or programme for the protection and conservation of the great biological diversity of our land. (ii) It preserves wild land, flora and fauna in their natural forms. (iii) Its surrounding zone is utilised for research and experimentation in developing forests and other pRead more
(i) A bio reserve is a scheme or programme for the protection and conservation of the great biological diversity of our land.
See less(ii) It preserves wild land, flora and fauna in their natural forms.
(iii) Its surrounding zone is utilised for research and experimentation in
developing forests and other products.
Examples:
(i) Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve set up at the bi-junction of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala.
(ii) Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve set up in UR the first one in Himalayas.
Name any two endangered species of Indian wildlife and write one point each on Project Tiger and Project Rhino.
(i) Two endangered species are tiger and rhino. (ii) Project Tiger has been a great success and is observed in Jim Corbett Park and west Bengal. with the help of this project, Indian wildlife department is able to save the number of tigers in India. (iii) Project Rhino reserves are at Kaziranga andRead more
(i) Two endangered species are tiger and rhino.
See less(ii) Project Tiger has been a great success and is observed in Jim Corbett Park and west Bengal. with the help of this project, Indian wildlife department is able to save the number of tigers in India.
(iii) Project Rhino reserves are at Kaziranga and Manas National park respectively. This one-horned rhino prefers to live in marshy lands of Assam and North-west Bengal.
Where are elephants and one-horned rhinoceros mainly found and why?
(i)The elephants are the most majestic animals among the mammals. They are found in the hot wet forests of Assam, Karnataka and Kerala. They Prefer forested hilly areas, providing plenty of food and water for them throughout the Year. (ii) One-horned rhinoceroses live in swampy and marshy lands of 'Read more
(i)The elephants are the most majestic animals among the mammals. They are found in the hot wet forests of Assam, Karnataka and Kerala. They
See lessPrefer forested hilly areas, providing plenty of food and water for them throughout the Year.
(ii) One-horned rhinoceroses live in swampy and marshy lands of ‘Assam and West Bengal’
What type of flora and fauna do we have in Tropical Rain forests?
(i)Some of the commercially important trees of this forest are ebony, mahogany, rosewood, rubber and cinchona' (ii)The common animals found in these forests are elephants, monkey, Iemur and deer. (iii) The one-horned rhinoceroses West Bengal. are found in the jungles of Assam and (iv) Besides theseRead more
(i)Some of the commercially important trees of this forest are ebony, mahogany, rosewood, rubber and cinchona’
See less(ii)The common animals found in these forests are elephants, monkey, Iemur and deer.
(iii) The one-horned rhinoceroses West Bengal. are found in the jungles of Assam and
(iv) Besides these animals, plenty of birds, are also found in these jungles’
How does soil factor affect the type of vegetation of a region?
(i)Soils also vary over space. Different types of soil provide basis for different types of vegetation. (ii)The sandy soils of the desert Support Cactus and thorny bushes while wet, marshy, deltac soils support mangroves and deltaic vegetation. (iii) The hill slopes with some depth of soil have coniRead more
(i)Soils also vary over space. Different types of soil provide basis for
See lessdifferent types of vegetation.
(ii)The sandy soils of the desert Support Cactus and thorny bushes while wet, marshy, deltac soils support mangroves and deltaic vegetation.
(iii) The hill slopes with some depth of soil have conical trees.
How is lndia one of the twelve mega biodiversity countries of the world?
(i) With about 47,000 plant species, India occupies the tenth place in the world and fourth place in Asia in plant diversity. (ii)There are about ls, 15000 flowering plants in India-which account for 6 per cent of the world's total number of flowering plants. (iii) India also has 89,000 species of aRead more
(i) With about 47,000 plant species, India occupies the tenth place in the
See lessworld and fourth place in Asia in plant diversity.
(ii)There are about ls, 15000 flowering plants in India-which account for 6
per cent of the world’s total number of flowering plants.
(iii) India also has 89,000 species of animals and a rich variety of fish in its
fresh and marine waters.
State the main causes which are a threat to the ecosystem.
(i) Hunting and poaching by greedy hunters for commercial purpose and their Profits. (ii)Pollution due to chemical and industrial waste and acid deposits. (iii) Introduction of alien species and reckless cutting of forests to bring land under cultivation. (iv) People have inhabited the areas by cleaRead more
(i) Hunting and poaching by greedy hunters for commercial purpose and
See lesstheir Profits.
(ii)Pollution due to chemical and industrial waste and acid deposits.
(iii) Introduction of alien species and reckless cutting of forests to bring land
under cultivation.
(iv) People have inhabited the areas by clearing the forests. They are also
responsible for the imbalance’
What is the importance of various species in the ecosystem?
(i) We have selected our crops from the reserve of edible plants from a biodiverse environment. (ii) We have also experimented and selected many medicinal plants. (iii) The animals Were selected from large stocks to serve as milch animals. (iv) They also provided us draught power, transportation' meRead more
(i) We have selected our crops from the reserve of edible plants from a biodiverse environment.
See less(ii) We have also experimented and selected many medicinal plants.
(iii) The animals Were selected from large stocks to serve as milch animals.
(iv) They also provided us draught power, transportation’ meat and eggs’
(v) The fish provide nutritive food.
(vi) Many insects help in pollination of crops and fruit trees’
Every species has a role to play in the ecosystem’
Which animals are found in the Montane Forests?
The common animals found in these forests are the Kashmir stag, spotted dear, wild sheep, jack rabbit, Tibetan antelope, yak, snow leopard, squirrels, shaggy horn wild ibex, bear and rare red panda, sheep and goats with thick hair
The common animals found in these forests are the Kashmir stag, spotted dear, wild sheep, jack rabbit, Tibetan antelope, yak, snow leopard, squirrels, shaggy horn wild ibex, bear and rare red panda, sheep and goats with thick hair
See lessGive the altitudinal distribution of Montane Forests.
In mountainous areas, the decrease in temperature with increasing altitude corresponding change in natural vegetation. (i) The foothills of the Himalayas -Shiwaliks have tropical moist deciduous flora. Sal and bamb00 are important trees up to 1,O00 m in height. (ii) They are followed by the wet hillRead more
In mountainous areas, the decrease in temperature with increasing altitude corresponding change in natural vegetation.
See less(i) The foothills of the Himalayas -Shiwaliks have tropical moist deciduous flora. Sal and bamb00 are important trees up to 1,O00 m in height.
(ii) They are followed by the wet hill forests. They lie between about 1,000 to 2,000 mts. Important trees are oak, chestnut, ash, birch, etc.
(ii) Between 1,500 and 3,300 m above sea level, there occur the well- known coniferous forests. Pine, deodar, silver fir, spruce, etc., are some leads to dominant trees.
(iv) Above the coniferous forests lie the alpine forests at an altitude of about 3,600 m. Important trees are silver fir, pine, birch, etc.