Which of the following conservation strategies do not directly involve community participation?

(a) Joint forest management

(b) Beej BachaoAndolan

(c) Chipko Movement

(d) Demarcation of wildlife sanctuaries.

Which of these statements is not a valid reason for the depletion of flora and fauna?

(a) Agricultural expansion

(b) Large scale developmental projects

(c) Grazing and fuel wood collection

(d) Rapid industrialisation and urbanisation

Match the following animals with their category of existence.

Answer the following questions in about 30 words.

(i) What is biodiversity? Why is biodiversity important for human lives?

(ii) How have human activities affected the depletion of flora and fauna? Explain.

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Analyse any four reasons for the depletion of forest resources in India.

Answer the following questions in about 120 words.

(i) Describe how communities have conserved and protected forests and wildlife in India.

(ii) Write a note on good practices towards conserving forest and wildlife.