Sub: BIOLOGY VISTO WORKSHEET - 1

Name: __________ CONSERVATION OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS Class: VIII -IIT

I. Single Response type:

1) Those species which exist in small numbers are called:
a) few species b) indeterminate species c) rare species d) extinct species
2) Different types of animals, plants and microbes in a particular area constitutes its:
a) biodiversity b) flora and fauna c) global richness index d) conservation and variation
3) The species of plants and animals which are found exclusively at a place are called:
a) endemic species b) epidemic species c) extinct species d) endangered species
4) Environment in which an animal lives is called its
a) habitat b) home c) reservoir d) resort
5) Indiscriminate cutting of forest is called
a) afforestation b) reforestation c) deforestation d) none of these
6) Which of the following is / are the advantage(s) of forests?
a) Forests provide us oxygen
b) They protect soil and provide habitat to a large number of animals
c) They help in bringing good rainfall in neighbouring areas
d) All of these
7) Which of the following are living resources in nature?
a) Flora b) Fauna c) Soil d) Both ‘a’ and ‘b’
8) What is wildlife?
a) All non-domesticated and non-cultivated biota found in their natural habitat
b) All domesticated plants and non-domesticated animals
c) All cultivated plants and non-domesticated animals
d) All non-cultivated plants and domesticated animals
9) Which of the following activities leads to deforestation?
a) Planting trees in forests b) Cutting trees to obtain wood
c) Application of fertilizers on crop plants d) Removal of weeds from agricultural land
10) Use the following information to answer the next question.
______ i________ and __________ii___________ are natural causes of deforestation. The information in
which alternative completes the given statement?
i ii i ii
a) Forest fires agriculture b) construction drought
c) Forest fires droughts d) Droughts agriculture
11) ______ i________ plants and animals are restricted in their distribution to a particular area. _______
ii__________ species are those whose numbers are decreasing and might face extinction in the near future.
The information in which alternative completes the given statement?
i ii i ii
a) Extinct Endemic b) Endemic Endangered
c) Endangered Extinct d) Extinct Endangered
12) The plants found in a particular area are termed as the ________i _________ of that area.
_________ii__________ refers to the animals found in particular area. The information in which alternative
completes the given statements?
i ii i ii
a) flora Fauna b) fauna Flora
c) flora Flora also d) fauna Fauna also
13) Deforestation is a major threat to the ecosystem. Which of the following activities does not lead to
deforestation?
a) Using wood for making furniture b) Constructing biosphere reserves
c) Clearing land for agriculture d) Using wood as fuel
14) Use the following information to answer next question.
__________i__________ is a phenomenon by which the rise in the _______ii________ levels leads to the
increase in earth’s __________iii_________. The information in which alternative completes the given
statement?

a) i ii iii
Desertification carbon dioxide vegetation

b) i ii iii
Global warming Oxygen temperature

c) i ii iii
Desertification oxygen rain fall

d) i ii iii
Global warming carbon dioxide temperature
15) Statement I : A biosphere reserve is a specified area.
Statement II : No restriction o human activities has been imposed in biosphere reserve.
a) Both Statement I and II are correct
b) Both Statement I and II are incorrect
c) Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
d) Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct
16) The book which contains information about endangered species is called:
a) red data book b) red nest book c) red hallmark book d) red record book
17) Project tiger was launched by Indian government on:
a) 1st April, 1973 b) 1st May, 1970 c) 5th June, 1975 d) 5th July, 1980
18) Government of India implemented the National Forest Policy in:
a) 1973 b) 1962 c) 1952 d) 1980
19) Conservation means:
a) replacing present resources with new ones b) not using present resources at all
c) both A & B d) using resources without depleting them
20) What is National Park?
a) An area strictly reserved for improvement of wild life
b) An area where grazing and cultivation are permitted
c) A park where the whole nation can have picnics
d) A park which can be privately owned
21) Which of the following is the example human interference with nature that has upset the biological
equilibrium?
a) Afforestation b) Recycling of paper c) Poaching endangered animals d) Rain harvesting
22) Conservation of resources means
a) maintaining the earth’s resources in their original state
b) using earth’s resources wisely
c) using resources not in a wasteful manner
d) both b and c
23) Recycling of paper will
a) reduce deforestation b) increase the use of energy
c) reduce the use of chemicals d) promote the destruction of environment

24) Which of the following statements about migratory birds is incorrect?

a) They migrate to escape the harsh conditions of their natural habitat
b) They cover long distances to reach other areas
c) They migrate to a particular area every year
d) They can migrate at any time of the year
25) Which of the following statements about the Red Data book is correct?
a) It gives information about the habitat of various species
b) It maintains a record of the protected flora and fauna areas
c) It gives information about the behavior of various species
d) It maintains a record of all endangered flora and fauna species
26) A habitat change may result in the decline of the numbers of a given species. Such species slowly become P.
This means that the species are on the verge of becoming Q. Some animals whose number has gone down to
critically low levels are called R. A species is considered S when no member of the species is still alive.
Which of the following is correct sequence for P, Q, R and S in the above paragraph?
P Q R S
a) Vulnerable Endemic Extinct Endangered
b) Endangered Vulnerable Threatened Extinct
c) Vulnerable Endangered Critically endangered Extinct
d) Endangered Critically endangered Extinct Vulnerable
27) Statement I : Project Tiger is launched to improve tiger population.
Statement II : Tiger is an endangered animal in India.
a) Both Statement I and II are correct
b) Both Statement I and II are incorrect
c) Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
d) Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct
28) Statement I : Red data book has a record of endangered species.
Statement II : Endangered species are in need to be noticed.
a) Both Statement I and II are correct
b) Both Statement I and II are incorrect
c) Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
d) Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct

29) Match the Column I with Column II and select the correct option from the codes given below.
Column I Column II
a) Endemic species p) Species that exists in very small number
b) Endangered species q) Species found exclusively in a particular area
c) Vulnerable species r) Species that are likely to become endangered
d) Rare species t) Species mat are likely to get extinct in the near future
Sub: BIOLOGY VISTO WORKSHEET - 2
Name: __________ CONSERVATION OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS Class: VIII -IIT

I. Single Response type:

1.Wild buffalo is an endangered species because

(a) its population is diminishing (b) it has become extinct

(c) it is found exclusively in a particular area (d) its poaching is strictly prohibited

2.Which one of the following changes may occur due to desertification?

(a) Decrease in atmospheric temperature. (b) Increase in water holding capacity of soil.

(c) Increased chances of floods. (d) Conversion of fertile land into a desert.

3.Which one of the following statements is true about a Biosphere Reserve?

(a) It is a protected area where only endemic species live.

(b) It is meant only for the conservation of plants and animals.

(c) It is meant to conserve both, the biodiversity and the culture of that area.

(d) There are no other protected areas within its limits.

4.The place meant for conservation of biodiversity in their natural habitat are

(i) Zoological garden (ii) Botanical garden

(iii) Wildlife sanctuary (iv) National park

(a) i & ii; (b) ii & iii; (c) iii & iv; (d) i & iv

5.Which one of the following statements is true about endemic species?

(a) They are found exclusively in a specific habitat.

(b) Endemic species can never become endangered.

(c) They are found only in zoos and botanical gardens.

(d) They are not affected by the destruction of their habitat.

6.Which of the following feature is correct for a wildlife sanctuary?

(a) It is an artificially created protected area for animals.

(b) It is a protected area for threatened and endangered wild animals.

(c) Capturing and poaching of animals is strictly prohibited here.

(d) Both b and c.

7.Which statement is incorrect about endangered species?

(a) Their number has decreased drastically. (b) They might become extinct in the near future.

(c) They pose a danger to other animals. (d) Their natural habitat needs to be protected.

8.What do black buck, elephant, python and golden cat together represent in a forest?

(a) fauna (b) flora (c) ecosystem (d) species

9.The Red Data Book keeps a record of all the

(i) endemic species. (ii) extinct species.

iii) endangered plants. (iv) endangered animals.

(a) ii & iii; (b) i & ii; (c) i & iv (d) ii & iv.

10.Migratory birds fly to far away areas during a particular time of a year. Which of the following conditions

present in their habitat during that time are responsible for this behaviour?

(i) Unavailability of food. (ii) Extreme weather conditions.

(iii) Over crowding. (iv) Lack of nesting areas.

(a) ii & iii; (b) i & ii; (c) i & iv (d) ii & iv.

11.In our country, large patches of forests are being cleared for cultivation of crops. The environmental impact

of such a practice will lead to

(a) soil erosion (b) soil conservation (c) soil pollution (d) soil fertility
Sub: BIOLOGY VISTO WORKSHEET - 3
Name: __________ CONSERVATION OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS Class: VIII -IIT

I. Single Response type:

Q.1 Biodiversity of a region, means -
(A) Group of same species (B) Group of mountains
(C) Group of different species (D) Group of different religion
Q.2 Members of same species -
(A) Do not reproduce (B) Not reside together (C) Do reproduce (D) Not form colonies
Q.3 'Fauna' is
(A) Group of microbes (B) Group of animals
(C) Group of flowers (D) Group of animals & microbes
Q.4 Abiotic component of ecosystem is -
(A) Animals (B) Microbes (C) Plants (D) Mountains
Q.5 Cutting down of forest on a large scale is -
(A) Reforestation (B) Afforestation (C) Deforestation (D) None of these
Q.6 Species of animals and plants which are likely to move in the category of endangered -
(A) Endangered (B) Extinct (C) Vulnerable (D) Rare
Q.7 Movement of animals and birds periodically is known as –
(A) Conversion (B) Extinction
(C) Migration (D) None of these
Q.8 A Book which provide essential information about animals and plants which are endangered –
(A) Green Data Book (B) Black Data Book
(C) IUCN (D) Red Data Book
Q.9 Jim Corbett National park is situated in
(A) Madhya Pradesh (B) Orissa
(C) Jharkhand (D) Uttarakhand
Q.10 Flora includes
(A) only plants (B) both plants and animals
(C) only animals (D) plants, animals and microorganism
Q.11 The part of the earth where living organisms exist is called
(A) ecosystem (B) biodiversity (C) biosphere (D) fauna
Q.12 National parks -
(A) protect diversity (B) protect children below 14 years
(C) protect tribes (D) protect human population
Q.13 Giant panda is an
(A) extinct species (B) endangered species
(C) endemic species (D) animal listed in Red Data Book
Q.14 Species restricted to a particular geographical area are called
(A) endangered species (B) flora (C) endemic species (D) fauna

Q.15 A place where animals are protected in their natural habitat is called
(A) Wildlife sanctuary (B) Zoo (C) Park (D) Botanical garden
II. SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS :

Q.16 Why there is an urgent need to save paper ?

Q.17 Name one extinct bird.

Q.18 Which wild life sanctuary preserves Siberian crane ?

Q.19 What will happen to a deforested area if it is left undisturbed ?

Q.20 What is the difference between natural extinction and anthropogenic extinction.

III. HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills) :

Q.21 How does overgrazing lead to desertification ?

Q.22 Why rainfall reduced in cherrapunji which once had the highest rainfall ?

Q.23 Mention the significance and threats to biodiversity.

Q.24 Explain various threat categories of animals.

Q.25 Fill the blanks

(i) A place where animals are protected in their natural habitat is called_________

(ii) Species found only in a particular area are known as _________

(iii) Migratory birds fly to far away places because of _________ changes.

(iv) Plants found in a particular area are called _________of that area

(v) All non living things constitute the _________component of an ecosystem.