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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
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 |
List some direct and indirect advantages from forests.
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Mangrove forests are a very important part of the ________ ecosystem.
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?
In which of the following states, a very high percentage of its forests is managed by local communities?
On the given Map of India, locate and label the following:
Pune Software Technology Park.
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.
