GEOGRAPHY
CLASS 9
CHAPTER -5
NATURAL VEGETATION AND WILDLIFE
TERM -2
Q1 Define following terms :( 1 MARK EACH)
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Q2 Give an account of the animal wealth of India.(3)
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Q3 Describe the habitat of important animals of India. (3)
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Q4 What are the steps taken by the government to conserve the flora and fauna of
India? (5)
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Q5 When was the wildlife protection act implemented in India and why? (3)
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Q6 Write a brief account of migratory birds in India. (3)
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Q7 Distinguish between the following with example: (3)
(a) Endangered and Extinct species
(b) Tropical Evergreen and Tropical Deciduous forests
ENDANGERED SPECIES
TROPICAL EVERGREEN FOREST
EXTINCT SPECIES
TROPICAL DECIDOUS FOREST
Q8 What is the need for conservation of wildlife? Also explain along the associated value
for the same. (3)
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Q9 Write under headings a note on montane forests.(5)
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Q10 Explain the factors which influence the distribution of flora and fauna in India.(5)
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Q11 Locate the following wildlife sanctuaries, biosphere reserves and national parks on a
political map of India:
Dachigam, Jim Corbett, Kaziranga, Manas, Bharatpur, Kanha, Periyar, Gir,