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प्रश्न
Define with example:
Sanctuary
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उत्तर
A sanctuary is a protected area where the wild animals can live in their natural surroundings. Hunting, an entry with weapons, lighting a fire, and using substances injurious to wildlife are prohibited while fishing and grazing of livestock may be allowed on a controlled basis. Entry or residence in it may be granted for the purpose of photography, Scientific research, or tourism.
For example – Sanjay Gandhi Bird Sanctuary, Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, Periyar Bird Sanctuary, etc.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Multiple choice questions.
Which of the following conservation strategies do not directly involve community participation?
Match the following animals with their category of existence.
| Animals/Plants | Category of existence |
| Black buck | Extinct |
| Asiatic elephant | Rare |
| Andaman wild pig | Endangered |
| Himalayan brown bear | Vulnerable |
| Pink head duck | Endemic |
Match the following.
| Reserved forests | other forests and wastelands belonging to both government and private individuals and communities |
| Protected forests | forests are regarded as most valuable as far as the conservation of forest and wildlife resources |
| Unclassed forests | forest lands are protected from any further depletion |
- Identify the type of forest shown in the photograph.
- Write two characteristics of this type of forest.
What do you mean by mangrove?
List some direct and indirect advantages from forests.
Fill in the blank:
The total forest area in India was at __________ percent in 2015.
Forests and wastelands belonging to both private individuals and government are known as ______.
One of the key wildlife species in the faunal web is ______.
Periyar Tiger Reserve is in the state of ______.
