10th Social Notes (Indian Forest Resources)

 10^th  Indian Forest Resources

I. Fill in the blanks with suitable answers.

1. The The tropical Evergreen forests do not shed their leaves all at the same time in the year.
2. Mansoon forests are also known as The tropical deciduous.
3. The Himalayas have mountain type of forests.
4. The Mangrove forests are mainly found in the deltas of rivers.
5. The Nagarjuna sagar wild life sanctuary is in Telangana state.

II. Answer the following questions after discussing them in groups.

1. What is meant by forests?
Ans: A large area of land covered with trees and undergrowth is called forests.

 

2. Name the area where desert vegetation is found in India?
Ans: The Thar desert including parts of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Deccan Plateau.

3. Mention any four measures for the conservation of forests?

Ans: a) Control of deforestation.

b) Restriction on grazing.

c) Control of forest fires.

d) Prevention of encroachment on forests.

e) Control of forest insects and diseased.

f) Controlling illegal cutting of trees.

g) Scientific cutting of trees.

h) Legislation to check deforestation.

i) Encourage afforestation.

j) Creating awareness among the people about the importance of forests.

 

4. What is meant by wildlife sanctuaries?
Ans: Wildlife sanctuary (WLS) refers to a place meant for providing protection to wildlife.

 

5. Name the National Parks of Karnataka.
Ans: Bannerghatta and Nagara Hole are the important National parks of Karnataka.

 

6. Mention the main objectives of Biosphere reserves.
Ans: The main objectives of Biosphere are

a) Conservation         b) Research  

c) Education             d) Local involvement