CBSE Questions for Class 8 Biology Conservation Of Plants And Animals Quiz 4 - MCQExams.com

The natural disasters that can affect habitats in the environment are
  • Droughts
  • Floods
  • Thinning of ozone
  • Both A and B
Which of the following is the flora of the Panchmari biosphere reserve?
  • Silver fern
  • Sal
  • Arjun
  • All of the above
The establishment of forest growth on areas that either had forest or lacked it is known as
  • Deforestation.
  • Organic farming.
  • Forestation.
  • None of these.
The migration of birds is observed for which of the given reasons?
  • Shortage of food
  • Laying eggs
  • Climatic changes
  • All of these
All of the following papers can be recycled except
  • Newspapers
  • Magazines
  • Carbon papers
  • Catalogues
  • Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
  • Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
  • Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
  • Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect
The absence of forest causes
  • Soil erosion
  • Global warming
  • Afforestation
  • Both A and B
Which of the following is not done in a wildlife sanctuary?
  • Conservation of fauna
  • Conservation of flora
  • Prohibition of hunting
  • Exploitation of flora and fauna
In a national park, protection is provided to
  • Entire ecosystem
  • Flora and fauna
  • Fauna only
  • Flora only
Establishment of National Parks and sanctuaries is a strategy for
  • Conservation of wildlife
  • Studying wildlife biology
  • Creating awareness about wildlife
  • Preventing wild animals entering villages
Deforestation does not cause:
  • Desertification
  • Global warming
  • Drought
  • Forest fires
The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity is the establishment of
  • Biosphere reserves
  • Botanical gardens
  • National parks
  • Wild life sanctuaries
Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India?
  • Sea Horse
  • Gangetic Shark
  • River Dolphin
  • Blue Whale
Large areas of protected land for conservation of wildlife, plant and animals resources and traditional life of the tribals living in the area are known as
  • Zoological parks
  • National parks
  • Biosphere reserves
  • Sancturies
All Sundarban tigers are
  • Man-eaters
  • Good swimmers
  • Eaters of fish and crabs
  • All of these
State whether the following statement is true or false. 
Bison is an endemic fauna of Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve. 
  • True
  • False
The movement of animals periodically to escape severe climatic conditions is called:
  • Preservation
  • Migration
  • Hibernation
  • Conservation
Migratory birds fly to far off places in a particular season of the year because that place becomes
  • Very hot
  • Very cold
  • Unsafe
  • None of the above
State whether the given statement is True or False"
The birds who cover long distances to reach another land are known as endemic bird species.
  • True
  • False
State whether the given statement is True or False:
Birds migrate to hotter climates in search of food.
  • True
  • False
The killing of animals illegally is referred to as
  • assassinating
  • poaching
  • killing
  • hunting
State whether the given statement is True or False:
The animals found in a particular area are termed as flora.
  • True
  • False
If a certain plant species is not found in its wild localities even after repeated search, then it would be listed in which category in the "Red Data Book"?
  • Extinct
  • Endangered
  • Vulnerable
  • Rare
Assertion: Red data book has a record of all animals.

Reason: Endangered species need to be identified for giving them proper protection.
  • Both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is the correct explanation for the Assertion.
  • Both Assertion and Reason are true but the Reason is not the correct explanation for the Assertion.
  • The Assertion is true but the Reason is false.
  • Both the Assertion and the Reason are false.
  • The Assertion is false but the Reason is true.
Which of the following is correct for a wildlife sanctuary?
  • It is an artificially created protected area for animals.
  • It is a protected area for threatened and endangered wild animals.
  • Capturing and poaching of animals is strictly prohibited here.
  • Both B and C.
The number of national parks included in 'Tiger Project' in 1972 were 
  • 17
  • 13
  • 10
  • 18
Red data book includes details of:
  • Extinct plants and animals
  • Extinct plants only
  • Endangered plants and animals
  • Extinct animals only
Which of the following is correct for a wildlife sanctuary and a biosphere reserve?
  • Wildlife sanctuary: Area within which animals are protected from the possible dangers.
    Biosphere reserve: Large protected area constructed for the conservation of biodiversity.
  • Wildlife sanctuary: Habitat of animals is also conserved.
    Biosphere reserve: Helps in the conservation of various life forms.
  • Wildlife sanctuary: Large protected area constructed for the conservation of biodiversity.
    Biosphere reserve: Area within which animals are protected from possible dangers. 
  • Wildlife sanctuary: Major role is conservation.
    Biosphere reserve: Major role is protection.
Annual migration does not occur in case of:
  • Arctic tern
  • Salamander
  • Salmon
  • Siberian Crane
India has .......... main florisitic region.
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
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