CBSE Class 9 Geography Worksheet Natural Vegetation And Wild Life Worksheet

MCQs

Question. 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) Nilgiri
(d) Nanda devi
Answer : A

Question. 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
Answer : A

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

(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
Answer : A

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

(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) Nilgiri
(d) Nanda devi
Answer : A

Question. 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.
(iv) Name two animals having habitat in tropical and montane type of vegetation.
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.
(ii) Relief (Land and soil) and Climate (Temperature, humidity, photoperiod and precipitation) are the factors which are responsible for the distribution of plants and animals in India.
(iii) 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.
(iv) Tropical (Elephant, deer) and Montane (yak, snow leopard)

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. Name different types of Vegetation found in India and describe the vegetation of high altitudes.
Answer : There are five major types of vegetation in India: Tropical Rainforests, Tropical Deciduous Forests, Tropical Thorn Forests and Scrubs, Montane Forests and Mangrove Forests.
Montane Forest: The forests in the mountainous areas are called montane forest.
These forests are mainly found along the southern slopes of the Himalayas and at high altitudes in southern and north-eastern India. Kashmir stag, spotted deer, wild sheep, jack rabbit, Tibetan antelope, yak, snow leopard, squirrels, Shaggy horn wild ibex, bear, rare red panda, sheep and goats are the common animals in these forests.

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.

Question. Why has India a rich heritage of flora and fauna?
Answer : India has a variety of climatic conditions; like tropical, subtropical, desert and mountainous. Due to this, there are enough habitats for a large variety of flora and fauna. Due to this, India has a rich heritage of flora and fauna.

Very Short Answer Type Question

Question. Name two animals having habitat in tropical and montane type of vegetation.
Answer : Tropical (Elephant, deer) and Montane (yak, snow leopard)

Question. What factors are responsible for the distribution of plants and animals in India?
Answer : Relief (Land and soil) and Climate (Temperature, humidity, photoperiod and precipitation) are the factors which are responsible for the distribution of plants and animals in India.

Short Answer Type Question

Question. Why has India a rich heritage of flora and fauna?
Answer : India has a variety of climatic conditions; like tropical, subtropical, desert and mountainous. Due to this, there are enough habitats for a large variety of flora and fauna. Due to this, India has a rich heritage of flora and fauna.

Question. Name different types of Vegetation found in India and describe the vegetation of high altitudes.
Answer : There are five major types of vegetation in India: Tropical Rainforests, Tropical Deciduous Forests, Tropical Thorn Forests and Scrubs, Montane Forests and Mangrove Forests.
Montane Forest: The forests in the mountainous areas are called montane forest.
These forests are mainly found along the southern slopes of the Himalayas and at high altitudes in southern and north-eastern India. Kashmir stag, spotted deer, wild sheep, jack rabbit, Tibetan antelope, yak, snow leopard, squirrels, Shaggy horn wild ibex, bear, rare red panda, sheep and goats are the common animals in these forests.

Q1. Select the correct answer?

a) What is the main reason for the rich diversity of plant species found in India?

1. Variety of climatic conditions 2.Many soil types

3. Diverse topography 4.All of these

b) How many species of plants are found in India?

1. 47,000 2. 15,000 3. 89,000 4. 17,000

c) What are exotic plants?

1. Plants those are purely Indian.

2. Plants that have come from outside India.

3. Non flowering plants.

4. Flowering plants.

d) In 2001, the actual forest cover in India was

1. 16.56% 2. 31.78% 3. 28.33% 4.20.55%

e) Some of the common trees of the Alpine forest are

1. Silver fir, Junipers, pines & birches.

2. Birches, teak, chestnut& pines.

3. Silver fir, oaks, pines&birches.

4. Deodar, mahogany, rubber& pines.

Q2 .Distinguish between flora and fauna.

Q3. What is termed as virgin vegetation? How much natural is the natural vegetation of India today?

Q4. What is the significance of forest for human beings?

Q5. What is an ecosystem?

Q6. How do the human beings influence the natural ecosystem?

Q7. What is a biome?

Q8. Describe important characteristics of :

Tropical Rain Forests

Tropical Deciduous Forests

Tropical thorn forests

Montane forests

Mangrove forests

Q9. Which forest farm is the most dominant vegetation type of the Indian subcontinent?

Q10. Distinguish between the Tropical Rain Forests and Tropical Deciduous Forests.

Q11. Distinguish between the moist and dry deciduous forests.

Q12. Why do we find a succession of natural vegetation belts in mountainous areas?

OR

Describe the major vegetation zones of the Himalayan Region.

Q13.Describe some commonly used plants in India.

Q14.Give an account of the animal wealth of India.

Q15.Prepare a table to describe the habitat of important animals of India.

Q16.What is the significance of wildlife for mankind?

Q17.Give the causes for the depletion of the wildlife in India.

Q18.What are the steps taken by the government to conserve the flora and fauna of India?

Q19.When was the wildlife protection act implemented in India?

Q20.Write a brief account of migratory birds visiting India.

Q21.Distinguish between endangered and extinct species.

Q22.What is the need of conservation of wildlife?

Q23.What is a biosphere reserve?

Q24.Name the fourteen bio-reserve of India and locate them in a political map of India.