Forest and Wildlife Resources Class 10 MCQs

Forest and Wildlife Resources – Class 10 MCQs

Class: 10
Subject: Social Science
Section: Geography – Contemporary India II
Topic: Forest and Wildlife Resources
Board: CBSE Board Examinations

1. Biodiversity refers to:

A. Variety of plants only
B. Variety of animals only
C. Variety of flora and fauna
D. Forest area only

Answer: C. Variety of flora and fauna

Explanation: Biodiversity includes all living organisms—plants, animals, and microorganisms—existing in an ecosystem.

2. Which species are on the verge of extinction?

A. Endangered species
B. Normal species
C. Endemic species
D. Rare species

Answer: A. Endangered species

Explanation: These species face a very high risk of extinction in the near future.

3. Species found only in a particular region are:

A. Endangered
B. Endemic
C. Vulnerable
D. Extinct

Answer: B. Endemic

Explanation: Example: Andaman wild pig.

4. ‘Project Tiger’ was launched in:

A. 1973
B. 1980
C. 1992
D. 2000

Answer: A. 1973

Explanation: It aimed to conserve India’s declining tiger population.

5. Permanent disappearance of species is:

A. Rare
B. Endangered
C. Extinct
D. Vulnerable

Answer: C. Extinct

Explanation: Example: Dinosaurs.

6. IUCN stands for:

A. International Union for Conservation of Nature
B. Indian Union for Conservation of Nature
C. International United Council of Nature
D. None

Answer: A

Explanation: It classifies species based on extinction risk.

7. Chipko Movement was related to:

A. Wildlife hunting
B. Forest conservation
C. Mining
D. Agriculture

Answer: B

Explanation: Villagers hugged trees to prevent deforestation.

8. Sacred groves are protected by:

A. Government
B. Local communities
C. Industries
D. Tourists

Answer: B

Explanation: Religious beliefs help conserve forests.

9. Reserved forests are:

A. Fully protected
B. Private
C. Community owned
D. Agricultural

Answer: A

Explanation: Most restricted and protected category.

10. Protected forests allow:

A. No use
B. Limited use
C. Mining only
D. Urbanization

Answer: B

Explanation: Local use allowed with regulation.

11. Unclassed forests are:

A. Government owned
B. Community/private
C. International
D. Desert land

Answer: B

Explanation: Found mainly in North-East India.

12. Deforestation leads to:

A. Soil erosion
B. Floods
C. Climate change
D. All of these

Answer: D

Explanation: Forest loss harms ecology.

13. Social forestry means:

A. Forest trade
B. Community tree planting
C. Mining forests
D. Private forests

Answer: B

Explanation: Trees planted for community use.

14. Joint Forest Management involves:

A. Govt only
B. Communities only
C. Govt + Communities
D. Industries

Answer: C

Explanation: Shared responsibility.

15. Kaziranga is famous for:

A. Tigers
B. One-horned rhinoceros
C. Lions
D. Elephants

Answer: B

Explanation: Major rhino conservation park.

16. Wildlife Act was passed in:

A. 1962
B. 1972
C. 1982
D. 1992

Answer: B

Explanation: Legal protection for wildlife.

17. Red Data Book lists:

A. Rivers
B. Endangered species
C. Forest types
D. Minerals

Answer: B

Explanation: Tracks threatened species.

18. Poaching means:

A. Farming
B. Illegal hunting
C. Tourism
D. Conservation

Answer: B

Explanation: Major threat to wildlife.

19. Biosphere reserves conserve:

A. Only animals
B. Only plants
C. Entire ecosystem
D. Soil only

Answer: C

Explanation: Includes flora, fauna, environment.

20. Main aim of conservation is:

A. Profit
B. Sustainable use
C. Hunting
D. Trade

Answer: B

Explanation: Balance between use and protection.

Forest and Wildlife Resources Class 10 MCQs

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