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प्रश्न
Humans benefit from diversity of life. Give two examples.
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उत्तर
Humans derive countless direct economic benefits from nature. For example:
- Food (cereals, pulses, fruits)
- Firewood
- Fibre
- Construction material.
- Industrial products (tannins, lubricants, dyes, resins, perfumes)
- Products of medicinal importance.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
List any four techniques where the principle of ex-situ conservation of biodiversity has been employed.
Name and describe any three causes of bio-diversity losses.
Write a short note on Chipko Movement.
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(i) What type of biodiversity conservation is observed in this case?
(ii) Explain any other two ways which help in this type of conservation.
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What is an endangered species? Give an example of an endangered plant and animal species each?
What are sacred groves and their role in biodiversity conservation?
Which one of the following areas in India, is a hotspot of biodiversity?
Which one of the following is not a method of in situ conservation of biodiversity?
Exploration of molecular, genetic and species-level diversity for novel products of economic importance is known as ______.
"Biodiversity plays a major role in many ecosystem services that nature provides."
Describe any two broadly utilitarian arguments to justify the given statement.
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- Classify the biodiversity conservation programme referred to above.
- Mention any other two methods of conservation which belong to the same category.
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Identify the sacred groves found in India from the following list. Choose the correct option given below.
- Khasi and Jaintia hills in Meghalaya.
- Western ghat region of Maharashtra.
- Aravalli Hills of Rajasthan.
- Chanda and Sarguja areas of Madhya Pradesh.
- Ladakh region of Himalaya.
