What is the government initiative for protecting forests and wildlife in India?
- Forest Act
- The Forest (Conservation) Act in India is aimed at preserving and conserving natural forests and wildlife.
What type of protected area is meant for wildlife protection with minimum human interference?
- National Park
- National parks are areas where animals can freely use habitats and natural resources without human disturbances.
What is a book that records information about endangered species?
- Red Data Book
- The Red Data Book contains a record of endangered plant and animal species across the world.
What is the term for a species found only in a specific geographic region?
- Endemic
- Endemic species are those that exist only in a particular region and are not found anywhere else naturally.
Which practice involves planting new trees in deforested areas?
- Reforestation
- Reforestation is the process of restocking destroyed forests by planting new trees to restore biodiversity.
Which large protected area conserves biodiversity and supports tribal life?
- Biosphere Reserve
- Biosphere reserves are large protected areas meant for conserving wildlife, plant species, and the tribal population living in the region.
What term refers to the variety of living organisms in an ecosystem?
- Biodiversity
- Biodiversity refers to the variety of species, their genetic variation, and the ecosystems in which they live.
Which protected area allows some human activities like grazing but prohibits hunting?
- Wildlife Sanctuary
- Wildlife sanctuaries protect animals from external threats while allowing some human activities such as grazing and collection of medicinal plants.
What is the process of animals moving to different habitats seasonally for survival?
- Migration
- Migration is the periodic movement of animals from one place to another for breeding, food, or climate adaptation.
What action can individuals take to reduce deforestation and conserve wildlife?
- Recycling
- Recycling paper and other resources helps save trees and reduces the need for deforestation, conserving natural habitats
