Quite a few species of plants and animals are endangered in India. Why?
Name different types of vegetation found in India and describe the vegetation of high altitudes.
Distinguish between
(i) Flora and Fauna
(ii) Tropical Evergreen and Deciduous forests
Answer the following questions briefly.
(i) What factors are responsible for the distribution of plants and animals in India?
(ii) What is a bio-reserve? Give two examples.
(iii) Name two animals having habitat in the tropical and montane type of vegetation.
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 state is the Simlipal bio-reserve located?
(a) Punjab
(b) Delhi
(c) Odisha
(d) West Bengal
(iv) Which one of the following bio-reserves of India is not included in the world network of bio reserve?
(a) Manas
(b) Gulf of Mannar
(c) Nilgiri
(d) Nanda Devi