CBSE Class 9 Social Science Natural Vegetation and Wild Life Worksheet

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MCQs


Question. To which one of the following types of vegetation does rubber belong to?
(a) Tundra
(b) Himalayan
(c) Tidal
(d) Tropical Evergreen
Answer : D


Question. In which of the following state is the Simlipal bio-reserve located?
(a) Punjab
(b) Delhi
(c) Odisha
(d) West Bengal
Answer : D

 

Very Short Answer Type Questions


Question. Define an ecosystem.
Answer : (i) All the plants and animals in an area are interdependent on each other. The plants and animals; along with their physical environment make the ecosystem.


Question. What is a bio-reserve? Give two examples.
Answer : A biosphere reserve is an area proposed by its residents, ratified by a national committee, and designated by UNESCO’s Man and Biosphere (MAB) program, which demonstrates innovative approaches to living and working in harmony with nature.

 

Short Answer Type Questions

Question. Distinguish between
(i) Flora and Fauna
(ii) Tropical Evergreen and Deciduous forests
Answer :
(i) Plant species comprise the flora, while animal species comprise the fauna.
(ii) Trees of evergreen forests do not shed their leaves at a fixed time in a year, while trees of deciduous forest shed their leaves at a fixed time in a year.

 

Question : Quite a few species of plants and animals are endangered in India. Why?
Answer : Large scale deforestation has reduced the natural habitat of many plants and animals. Due to this, many species of plants and animals are endangered in India.

 
 
 
 
One marker questions:
 
1. What do you understand by natural vegetation?
 
2. Define the term flora and fauna
 
3. What is an ecosystem?
 
4. What are the factors that brought changes to natural vegetation in India?
 
5. Define biome.
 
6. What are endangered species? Give two examples.
 
Three marker questions:
 
1. Write a short note on the bio diversity in India.
 
2. What is a biosphere reserve. Name four biosphere reserves of India which are included in the world network.
 
3. Discuss the distribution of fauna in our country.
 
4. Explain few characteristics of Mangrove forest.
 
Five marker questions:
 
1. Why are forest important to us. Explain by giving few points.
 
2. Explain the different factors that determine the distribution of flora and fauna in the country.
 
3. Explain few characteristics of Tropical Evergreen forest.
 
4. Discuss important features of Tropical Deciduous forests with reference to its types.
 
5. Which part of forest is mainly found in North western part of India? Give few features of this type of vegetation.
 
6. Differentiate between Tropical Evergreen forest and Tropical Deciduous forest.
 
7. Describe the succession of natural vegetation belt in mountainous region.
 
8. What are the steps taken by government to conserve the flora and fauna of India?
 
9. 'India is one of the major biodiversities of the world.' Justify the statement.
 
Map work:
 
On the political map of India mark the following:
 
Map 1: i) National Parks
 
a) Corbett
 
b) Kaziranga
 
c) Ranthambor
 
d) Shivpuri
 
e) Kanha
 
f) Simlipal
 
g) Manas
 
ii) Bird Sanctuaries:
 
a) Bharatpur
 
b) Ranganthitto
 
iii) Wild life Sanctuaries:
 
a) Sariska
 
b) Mudumalai
 
c) Rajaji
 
d) Dachigam

 

 

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