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Question (41)

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If a community protects a sacred forest patch of 80 hectares and another community protects a patch twice as large, what is the combined protected area?

(A) 120 ha
(B) 160 ha
(C) 200 ha
(D) 240 ha

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Second patch = 80 × 2 = 160 ha. Combined area = 80 + 160 = 240 ha.

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Question (42)

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Why are sacred groves significant for biodiversity conservation?

(A) They are deliberately kept untouched, allowing rare species to survive
(B) They are primarily used for mining
(C) They are cleared every year for farming
(D) They are created only for timber production

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Sacred groves are left untouched and have helped preserve virgin forests and diverse and rare species.

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Question (43)

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Which pair is correctly associated with the Chota Nagpur region according to the chapter?

(A) Munda and Santhal — mahua and kadamba
(B) Bishnoi — tamarind and mango
(C) Lepcha — peepal and banyan only
(D) Santhal — blackbuck and nilgai

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The Mundas and Santhals of Chota Nagpur worship mahua and kadamba trees.

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Question (44)

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Tribals of Odisha and Bihar traditionally worship which combination of trees during weddings?

(A) Mahua and kadamba
(B) Tamarind and mango
(C) Peepal and banyan
(D) Sal and teak

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The chapter mentions tamarind and mango as trees worshipped during weddings by tribals of Odisha and Bihar.

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Question (45)

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In Bishnoi villages of Rajasthan, blackbuck, nilgai and peacocks are treated as part of the community. What does this illustrate?

(A) Wildlife can be conserved through cultural traditions and community practices
(B) Wildlife survives only inside national parks
(C) Communities are always opposed to animals
(D) Conservation requires hunting restrictions alone

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Bishnoi communities protect wildlife through traditional cultural practices.

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Question (46)

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A conservation plan protects only large mammals but ignores butterflies, moths and beetles. Why would this approach differ from the broader conservation trend described in the chapter?

(A) Conservation increasingly includes a wider range of biodiversity
(B) Insects cannot be protected legally
(C) Only mammals are part of biodiversity
(D) Insects have no ecological significance

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Several butterflies, moths, beetles and a dragonfly were added to the protected species list, showing a broader approach to biodiversity conservation.

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Question (47)

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Plants were added to the protected species list for the first time in which year mentioned in the chapter?

(A) 1972
(B) 1973
(C) 1988
(D) 1991

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

In 1991, plants were added to the protected list for the first time, beginning with six species.

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Question (48)

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Suppose six plant species were initially added to the protected list in 1991 and later another 12 species were added. How many times the original number would the later addition represent?

(A) 1 time
(B) 2 times
(C) 3 times
(D) 4 times

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

12 ÷ 6 = 2. Therefore, the later addition represents two times the original number.

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Question (49)

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Which of the following conservation strategies does NOT directly involve community participation as described in the chapter?

(A) Chipko Movement
(B) Beej Bachao Andolan
(C) Joint Forest Management
(D) Demarcation of wildlife sanctuaries

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Demarcation of wildlife sanctuaries does not directly represent the community-based conservation examples discussed in the chapter.

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Question (50)

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Consider the following conservation actions: 1. Legal protection of habitats 2. Restriction of wildlife trade 3. Community participation 4. Protection of sacred groves 5. Uncontrolled hunting Which combination represents approaches supported by the chapter?

(A) 1, 2 and 5 only
(B) 1, 3 and 4 only
(C) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(D) 2, 4 and 5 only

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Legal protection, trade restrictions, community participation and sacred groves are conservation approaches supported by the chapter. Uncontrolled hunting is contrary to conservation.

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If a community protects a sacred forest patch of 80 hectares and another community protects a patch twice as large, what is the combined protected area?

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Why are sacred groves significant for biodiversity conservation?

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Question (43)

Which pair is correctly associated with the Chota Nagpur region according to the chapter?

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Question (44)

Tribals of Odisha and Bihar traditionally worship which combination of trees during weddings?

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Question (45)

In Bishnoi villages of Rajasthan, blackbuck, nilgai and peacocks are treated as part of the community. What does this illustrate?

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Question (46)

A conservation plan protects only large mammals but ignores butterflies, moths and beetles. Why would this approach differ from the broader conservation trend described in the chapter?

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Question (47)

Plants were added to the protected species list for the first time in which year mentioned in the chapter?

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Question (48)

Suppose six plant species were initially added to the protected list in 1991 and later another 12 species were added. How many times the original number would the later addition represent?

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Which of the following conservation strategies does NOT directly involve community participation as described in the chapter?

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Question (50)

Consider the following conservation actions: 1. Legal protection of habitats 2. Restriction of wildlife trade 3. Community participation 4. Protection of sacred groves 5. Uncontrolled hunting Which combination represents approaches supported by the chapter?

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