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प्रश्न
Write short notes on :
Afforestation or Vana Mahotsava
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उत्तर
Afforestation or Vana Mahotsava — Growing of trees/forest (afforestation) has been taken up as Vana Mahotsava in India which is a tree-planting ceremony started to maintain the ecological balance and prevent the depletion of the ozone layer. The following activities are undertaken on Vana Mahotsava :
(a) Tree planting to increase the area under forests
(b) Care of trees already planted
(c) Protection of trees from insects and pests.
(d) Planting trees on hill slopes and wasteland.
(e) Preventing illegal felling of trees.
(f) Free distribution of saplings.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Where would you find the following in India:
one-horned rhinoceros
List some direct and indirect advantages from forests.
Fill in the blanks:
There are ________ wildlife sanctuaries and ________ national parks in India.
Mark some important biosphere reserves, bird sanctuaries and national parks of India?
Which of the following species was included for the first time in list of protected species in 1991?
We need to conserve our forests and wildlife ______.
Which is not a threat to tiger population in India?
One of the key wildlife species in the faunal web is ______.
The total number of tiger reserves in India are ______.
Which of the following options represent potential measures that can be taken to mitigate the threats posed on the tiger population and biodiversity?
- Banning hunting, giving legal protection to their habitats, and restricting trade in wildlife.
- Prohibiting the visit of public into forest area.
- Establishing wildlife sanctuaries and National Parks.
- Converting forests into Reserved and Protected forests.
