NATURAL VEGETATION AND WILDLIFE (QUESTIONS)

I. SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
(A) NCERT TEXTBOOK QUESTIONS

(Questions within the Lessons)

Q.1. Find out why are the southern slopes in Himalayan region covered with thick
vegetation cover as compared to northern slopes of the same hills. (Page 43)

Q.2. Find out why have the western slopes of the Western Ghats covered with thick
forests and not the eastern slopes. (Page 43)

(Questions within the Lessons)

Q.1. Choose the right answer from the four alternatives given below:
(i) To which one of the following types of vegetation does rubber belong to?
(a) Tundra (b) Himalayan
(c) Tidal (d) Tropical Evergreen

(ii) Cinchona trees are found in the areas of rainfall more than :
(a) 100 cm (b) 70 cm
(c) 50 cm (d) Less than 50 cm

(iii) In which of the following states is the Simplipal bioreserve located?

(a) Punjab (b) Delhi
(c) Orissa (d) West Bengal Ans. Orissa

(iv) Which one of the following bio-reserves of India is not included in the world
network of bioreserve?
(a) Manas (b) Gulf of Mannar
(c) Sunderbans (d) Nanda Devi

Q.2. Answer the following questions briefly.

(i) Define an ecosystem
(ii) What factors are responsible for the distribution of plants and animals in
India?
(iii) What is a bio-reserve? Give two examples. OR What is a biosphere reserve?
What is their importance?
(iv) Name two animals having habitat in different types of vegetation.

Q.3. Distinguish between:

(i) Flora and Fauna
(ii) Tropical Evergreen and Deciduous Forests

Q.4. Name different types of vegetation found in India and describe the vegetation of
high altitudes.

Q.5. Quite a few species of plants and animals are endangered. Why?
 Q.6. Why has India a rich heritage of flora and fauna?

MAP SKILLS

Q.1. On an outline map of India, label the following.

(i) Areas of Evergreen Forests
(ii) Areas of Dry Deciduous Forests
(iii) Two national parks each in Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western parts
of the country.

OTHER IMPORTANT QUESTIONS (AS PER CCE PATTERN)

(B) MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (1 MARK)

Q.1. From the point of view of natural vegetation and wildlife, India belongs to which
of the following categories?
(a) One of the twelve mega biodiversity countries of the world
(b) The richest wildlife zone in the world
(c) The country with the greatest forest cover
(d) A country lacking in biodiversity cover

Q.2. Which of the following positions does India occupy in the world with regard to
plant diversity?
 (a) Fourth (b) Sixth
(c) Tenth (d) Twelfth

Q.3. Which one of the following is not included in the group of non-flowering plants?
(a) Ferns (b) Orchids
(c) Algae (d) Fungi

Q.4. Which of the following types of vegetation does not belong to the category of
natural vegetation? (a) Forests (b) Mangroves
(c) Horticulture (d) Grasslands

Q.5. Which of the following terms is used for the original plant cover of an area which
has grown naturally without human aid and has been left undisturbed by humans for a
long time?
(a) Natural vegetation (b) Agriculture
(c) Gardens (d) Plantations

Q.6. Which of the following terms is used for a plant community which has grown
naturally without human aid and interference?
(a) Orchards (b) Virgin vegetation
(c) Cultivated fields (d) Plantations

Q.7. Which of the following terms is used for plants which are at present part of
natural vegetation but have originally come to India from abroad?
(a) Indigenous plants (b) Endemic species
(c) Endangered plants (d) Exotic plants

Q.8. Which of the following terms is used for virgin vegetation which is purely Indian
in origin?
(a) Endangered species (b) Endemic species
(c) Exotic species (d) Normal species

Q.9. Which of the following terms is used to denote plants of a particular region or
period?
(a) Ferns (b) Flora
(c) Fauna (d) None of the above

Q.10. Which of the following terms is used to denote animal species of a particular
region or period? (a) Fern (b) Flora
(c) Fauna (d) None of these

Q.11. Which of the following factors influence the type and distribution of natural
vegetation?
(a) Landform (b) Soil
(c) Climate (d) All the above
 Q.12. Which of the following types of vegetation is common in fertile, level lands?
(a) Forests (b) Grasslands
(c) Mangroves (d) Cultivated crops

Q.13. Which of the following types of vegetation usually develops on undulating and
rough terrains? (a) Grasslands and woodlands (b) Mangroves
(c) Cactus and thorny bushed (d) Cultivated crops

Q.14. Which of the following types of vegetation grows in the sandy soil of the desert?

(a) Coniferous trees (b) Grasslands

(c) Cactus and thorny bushes (d) Mangroves

Q.15. Which of the following types of vegetation grows in wet, marshy soil?
(a) Grasslands (b) Mangroves
(c) Cactus (d) Alpine vegetation

Q.16. The character and extent of vegetation are mainly determined by which of the
climatic factors? (a) Temperature (b) Humidity
(c) Precipitation (d) All the above

Q.17. Due to which of the following reasons does the vegetation on the slopes of the
Himalayas and the hills of the peninsula above the height of 915 metres change from
tropical to subtropical, temperate and alpine vegetation?
(a) Soil (b) High humidity
(c) Fall in temperature (d) Very heavy rainfall

Q.18. Which of the following types of vegetation grows in areas with mean annual
average temperature of above 24°C?
(a) Tropical (b) Subtropical
(c) Temperate (d) Alpine

Q.19. Which of the following types of vegetation zones is found in the higher reaches
of the Himalayas with mean annual average temperature below 7°C?
(a) Tropical (b) Subtropical
(c) Alpine (d) Temperate

Q.20. Trees grow faster in which of the following seasons?

(a) Winter (b) Summer
(c) Rainy season (d) Autumn

Q.21. Why are the southern slopes in Himalayan region covered with thick vegetation
as compared to northern slopes of the same hills?
(a) On account of more exposure to sunlight
(b) On account of more precipitation
(c) On account of less exposure to colder winds
 (d) All the above

Q.22. Why are the western slopes of the Western Ghats covered with thick forests
and not the eastern slopes?
(a) On account of more precipitation
(b) On account of less exposure to cold winds
(c) On account of more exposure to sunlight
(d) All the above

Q.23. Which of the following types of resources can forests be considered as?
(a) Exhaustible resources (b) Non-renewable resources
(c) Renewable resources (d) Abiotic resources

Q.24. How do forests influence the climate of a place?

(a) Modify local climate (b) Control wind force and temperature
(c) Cause rainfall (d) All the above

Q.25. By which of the following ways do forests control the soil cover of an area?
(a) Control soil erosion (b) Provide humus to the soil
(c) Regulate stream flow (d) All the above

Q.26. Due to which of the following reasons has the vegetation of most of the areas
been modified or replaced or degraded?
(a) Shelter to wildlife (b) Human occupancy
(c) Soil erosion (d) Change of climate

Q.27. India’s natural vegetation has undergone many changes due to which of the
following factors? (a) Growing demands for cultivated land
(b) Development of industries and mining
(c) Overgrazing of pastures
(d) All the above

Q.28. Which of the following states and union territories of India has the largest
percentage of its area under forest cover?
(a) Andaman and Nicobar Islands (b) Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Andhra Pradesh (d) Madhya Pradesh

Q.29. Which of the following states of India has the least percentage of its area under
forest cover?
(a) Assam (b) Punjab
(c) Himachal Pradesh (d) Sikkim

Q.30. Which of the following states of India has the largest percentage of the area
under forest cover? (a) Maharashtra (b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Nagaland (d) Orissa
 Q.31. Ebony, mahogany and rosewood trees are grown in which type of the following
forests?
(a) Deciduous forest (b) Tropical rainforest
(c) Tropical thorn forest (d) Coniferous forest

Q.32. At which of the following places are Royal Bengal tigers found ?
(a) Mahanadi delta (b) Godawari delta
(c) Kaveri delta (d) Sunderban delta

Q.33. Moist tropical deciduous forests are more prominent in the eastern and central
parts of India because:

(a) Most of the rivers are found in these parts.

(b) The soil is ideally suited for such activities
(c) These areas experience 100 to 200 cm of annual rainfall
(d) There is commercial significance of such forests in these areas.

Q.34. The yak, shaggy-horned wild ox and the Tibetan antelope are found in which
one of the following regions?
(a) Tibet (b) Uttarakhand
(c) Himachal Pradesh (d) Ladakh

Q.35. Which among the following natural vegetation is most predominant in India?
(a) Tropical deciduous forest (b) Alpine forest
(c) Thorny bushes (d) Mangrove forest

Q.36. Which one of the following is the Biosphere Reserve of India?

(a) Gir (b) Nilgiri
(c) Kanheri (d) None of these

Q.37. Where in India do flamingos migrate to nest in large numbers?

(a) Thar (b) Rann of Kachchh
(c) Coastal areas (d) Himalayas

Q.38. Which forest is affected by tides in coastal areas?

(a) Alpine (b) Coniferous
(c) Deciduous (d) Mangroves

Q.39. Dachigam in Jammu and Kashmir is a

(a) National Park (b) Wildlife Sanctuary
(c) Bird Sanctuary (d) Reserve Forest

Q.40. Plant community which has grown naturally without human aid and has been
left undisturbed by humans for long time, is termed as :
(a) Tundra vegetation (b) Virgin vegetation
 (c) Taiga plants (d) None of the above

Q.41. Which one of the following trees are found in tropical rainforests?
(a) Mahogany (b) Teak
(c) Sal (d) Peepal

Q.42. Which parts of Himalayas are covered with dense forest?

(a) Northern (b) Eastern
(c) Western (d) Southern

Q.43. How many types of plant species are found in India?

(a) About 45,000 (b) About 40,000
(c) About 47,000 (d) About 20,000

Q.44. In which of the following states is Dachigam wildlife sanctuary located?

(a) Jammu and Kashmir (b) Punjab
(c) Himachal Pradesh (d) Uttarakhand

Q.45. Which one of the following states does not have the Tropical deciduous forests?

(a) Jharkhand (b) Western Orissa

(c) Chhattisgarh (d) Rajasthan

Q.46. Ebony, Mahogany and Rosewood trees are grown in which of the following
forests? [2011 (T-2)] (a) Coniferrous forests (b) Tropical rainforest
(c) Tropical thorn forest (d) Deciduous forest

Q.47. The elephants are found in the hot-wet forests of ________.

(a) Punjab and Haryana (b) Rajasthan and Gujarat
(c) West Bengal and Jharkhand (d) Assam and Karnataka

Q.48. Which of the following is not a important tree of tropical rainforest? [2011 (T-
2)]
(a) Ebony (b) Rosewood
(c) Mahogany (d) Sandalwood

Q.49. Which one of the following animals lives in the swampy and marshy lands of
Assam and West Bengal? [2011 (T-2)]
(a) Tiger (b) Lion
(c) One-horned Rhino (d) Elephants

Q.50. A very large ecosystem on land having distinct type of vegetation and wildlife is
called [2011 (T- 2)]
(a) Ecology (b) Biome
(c) Biodiversity (d) Biosphere reserve
 Q.51. Which medicinal plant has high antibiotic and antibacterial properties [2011 (T-
2)]
(a) Sarpagandha (b) Neem
(c) Kachnar (d) Babool

Q.52. The Yak (ox) and the Bharal are found in __________. [2011 (T-2)]
(a) Uttarakhand (b) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Jammu and Kashmir (d) Ladakh

Q.53. Silver fir is found in the following type of vegetation zone: [2011 (T-2)]
(a) Mangrove forests (b) Thorn forests
(c) Montane (d) Decidous forest

Q.54. Trees in a thorn forest are : [2011 (T-2)]

(a) Tall (b) dense
(c) scattered (d) None of these

Q.55. Which is the natural habitat of the Indian lion? [2011 (T-2)]
(a) Sundarban delta in Bengal (b) Gir forest in Gujarat
(c) Thorn forest in Rajasthan (d) Decidious forest in Madhya Pradesh

Q.56. Which one of the following types of vegetation does rubber belong to? [2011 (T-
2)]
(a) Tundra (b) Tidal
(c) Himalayan (d) Tropical evergreen

Q.57. Which of the following trees is used for treating blood pressure? [2011 (T-2)]
(a) Jamun (b) Tidal
(c) Neem (d) Sarpagandha

Q.58. Which of the following forests is found in heavy rainfall areas of the Western
Ghats, island groups and upper parts of Assam? [2011 (T-2)]
(a) Tropical evergreen (b) Tropical deciduous
(c) Mountain forest (d) Tidal forests

Q.59. Ebony and rosewood trees are found in the areas of rainfall : [2011 (T-2)]
(a) more than 200 cm (b) more than 100 cm
(c) more than 70 cm (d) less than 50 cm

Q.60. In which of the following parts of India evergreen forests are found? [2011 (T-
2)]
(a) Assam (b) Rajasthan
(c) Orissa (d) Uttar Pradesh

Q.61. Tropical rainforests grow well in areas receiving __________ rainfall. [2011 (T-
2)]
(a) 200 cm (b) 150 cm
(c) 100 cm (d) 70 cm

Q.62. Most widespread vegetation in India is [2011 (T-2)]

(a) Coniferous forests (b) Tropical rainforests
(c) Tropical deciduous forests (d) Mangrove forests

Q.63. In which year Wildlife Protection Act was implemented in India? [2011 (T-2)]
(a) 1952 (b) 1962
(c) 1972 (d) 1982

Q.64. Ebony, mahogany, rosewood, rubber and cinchona are the important trees of?
[2011 (T-2)]
(a) Tropical deciduous forests (b) Mangrove forests
(c) Tropical evergreen forests (d) Montane forests

Q.65. Which one of the following bio-reserves of India is not included in the world
network bioreserve? [2011 (T-2)]
(a) Manas (b) Sunderbans
(c) Gulf of Mannar (d) Nanda Devi

Q.66. Which of the following types of natural vegetation have originally come to India
from abroad? [2011 (T-2)]
(a) Rare species (b) Endemic Species
(c) Endangered species (d) Exotic Species

(C) SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (3 MARKS)

Q.1. Give a brief description of tropical evergreen forests.

Q.2. What are the characteristics of the trees of deciduous forests?
Q.3. Write a short note on the flora and fauna of India.
OR
Why has India a rich heritage of flora and fauna?
Q.4. Distinguish between extinct and endangered species
Q.5. Give a brief description of temperate forests.
Q.6. Discuss the type of vegetation found in a thorn forest.
OR
Describe any three features of thorn forests.
Q.7. What are dry deciduous forests? How do they differ from moist deciduous
forests?
OR
Write three main characteristics of tropical deciduous forest?
Q.8. Distinguish between a tropical evergreen forest and a dry deciduous forest?
 Q.9. Describe the main objectives of the Project Tiger and the Project Rhino and their
effect on the wildlife in India.
Q.10. What is an ecosystem? How do the human beings influence the ecology of a
region?
Q.11. Describe the kind of vegetation and wildlife found in the Ganga-Brahmaputra
delta.
Q.12. What are the steps taken by the Government to protect flora and fauna in
India? Write any three.
Q.13. In which region are the thorny forests and scrubs found in India? Mention any
two
characteristics of such type of vegetation?
Q.14. Explain the different biodiversity of India.
Q.15. Name the two sub-type of Tropical deciduous forests. State any two features of
each type also.
Q.16. Name the vegetation found at high altitude in our country and mention animals
are found in this region.
Q.17. How are forests useful to us? Give Examples. [2011 (T-2)]
OR
How are forests important for human beings? Explain.
Q.18. What do you mean by natural vegetation? What is their importance?

D. LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (4 MARKS)

Q.1. Describe the major vegetation types found in the Himalayas. OR Why does
mountain vegetation change with altitude? Explain with example. (CBSE 2010)
Q.2. Describe how rainfall and relief influence the vegetation of an area.
Q.3. Give a brief account about the wildlife of India.
Q.4. Why are some of the animals and plants endangered in India? How can they be
protected?
OR
What steps have been taken by the government to protect flora and fauna of the
country.

OR
Write three measures to protect wildlife. (CBSE 2010)
OR
Write any three measures to conserve ecosystem. (CBSE 2010)
Q.5. Write a note on the formation and distribution of mangrove forests in India.
(Important)
OR
Mention two regions in India where you will find mangrove forests. What are the
features of the mangrove forests?
Q.6. Write a note on the importance of biosphere reserve. What are its objectives?
Q.7. Give the main causes for depletion of biodiversity in India.
Q.8. What type of dangers does the wildlife sanctuaries of India face? How can they
be protected
better? Write a brief note on each.
(E) MAP WORK (4 MARKS)

Q.1. Mark and label the following in a outline map of India

(a) Places occupying tropical evergreen rainforests
(b) Places occupying tropical dry deciduous forests
(c) Places where mangrove forests occur
(d) Alpine vegetation places

Q.2. In the following outline map of India, mark and label the following:
(a) Scrub and thorn forests of India
(b) Montane forest
(c) Tundra vegetation
(d) Deciduous forest region of peninsular India

Q.3. On the outline map of India, mark and label the following:
(a) The Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary
(b) The Kanha National Park
(c) The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
(d) The Gir National Park
II. FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

(i) PROJECT WORK

Q.1. Make a mini flower garden with your own name carved in flower plants.
Requirement : - Flower box Soil Pencil Flower seeds
Grow a Garden in the Shape of Your Name:
Step 1 : Prepare the soil in a large, rectangular flower box or in a garden.
Step 2 : Use a sharp stick or pencil to write your name in the dirt.
Step 3 : Sprinkle flower seeds in the marks you made.
Step 4 : Sprinkle loose soil over the seeds and keep them watered. Soon, you'll see
your name sprouting from the ground in bright green. Keep watering your name and
watch it bloom.

Q.2. Collect the leaves of ten different types of trees. Paste them in a scrapbook.
Write the names of the trees from which you have collected the leaves. Identify and
mention the type of vegetation to which they belong.

(ii) ACTIVITIES

Q.1. Vegetation Search : Where do I grow? Given below are some soil types in
different landforms.
Draw the type of vegetation found in these areas shown in the diagrams,
choosing from the plants
given below.
(iii) ASSIGNMENTS

Q.1. Classify:
Classify the following trees and vegetation according to the type of forests
where they occur : Mahogany, Cinchona, Cactus, Khair, Arjun, Acacias, Sundri,
Palm, Silver fir, Junipers, Chestnut, Rosewood, Rubber, Bamboo, Sal,
Shisham, Peepal, Keora, Agar, Spruce, Cedar.

Q.2. Animal Locator Locate the following animals to the respective wildlife sanctuary
where they are
found:
Animals: Rhinoceros, Lion, Tiger, Wild Ass, Snow Leopard, Gharial

Q.3. Make a list of five forest products in two columns that are useful to man.

Q.4. Label the following five medicinal plants: Aloe Vera, Pudina, Tulsi, Neem, Arjun.

Q.5. What are the uses of these medicinal plants, state two uses of each?

(iv) GROUP DISCUSSION

Q.1. Discuss with the students of your classroom about the importance of
afforestation in India and its benefits.

Q.2. Hold a class discussion on steps taken by the Government to protect the flora
and fauna of the country.
(v) QUIZZES

Q.1. Animal Hunt

Given below are a list of animals. Name one area where it is found :

Q.2. Word Jumble

Rearrange the alphabets in the following words to form the correct word for
which a hint is
provided in brackets.
(a) OFRLA (term denoting plants of a particular region)
(b) MEOBI (very large ecosystem on land having plants and
animals)
(c) RMONGAVE (vegetation occurring in the delta region)
(d) TAUCCS (Desert growth)
(e) PALPEE (Common deciduous tree found all over India)

Q.3. Answer the following questions with respect to mangrove forests. Find the
missing letters in the
following words with the help of the hints provided:
(a) An area where it is found
(b) Two important trees found here
(c) Two famous animals found here
(d) Type of water found here
(e) Mangrove forests are also known as forests.

Q.4. Word Grid In the word grid below, the names of at least five trees and five
animals found in India
are given. Can you find them?