Forest and Wildlife

Read the text and fill in the blanks. Biodiversity is immensely rich in wildlife and cultivated species.The greatest damage inflicted on Indian forests was during the colonial period due to the expansion of railways,agriculture ,commercial and scientific forestry and mining activities.Clearing of forests is still continuing with projects like Narmada sagar in Madhya Pradesh. The Buxa Tiger reserve in West Bengal is under serious threat due to the ongoing Dolomite mining. Match the IUCN classification with the examples of species. Drag the cursor from the criteria to the correct answer. Normal cattle Endangered Indian rhino Vulnerable Gangetic dolphin Rare Hornbill Endemic Nicobar pigeon Extinct Pink headed duck How does loss of biodiversity lead to loss of cultural diversity? Read the text book and write two points. Which state has the largest area under permanent forest? Uttar Pradesh Mahrashtra Madhya Pradesh Goa Community and Conservation.In some areas of India local communities are struggling to conserve the habitats of some animals with the help of government officials recognising this will only ensure their long-term livelihood.In Sariska tiger reserve in Rajasthan,villagers fought against mining citing the Wildlife Protection Act.The inhabitants in Alwar district in Rajasthan have declared 1200 hectares of forest as Bhairodev Dakav Sonchuri. The Bishnoi tribe has taken up the protection of blackbuck, nilgai and peacocks. The state which passed the first resolution for joint forest management. Madhya pradesh Odisha Jharkhand