Additional Questions of Ch-5 of Geo. For Class 9th (2022-23)

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CH-5: “Natural Vegetation And Wildlife In India”

Short Answer Type Questions

1. When the vegetation is altered, the animal life also changes’. How?
2. How do the human beings influence the ecology of a region?
3. What is a biome?
4. What is the other name of Tropical Rain Forests?
5. Mention the ways in which the desert plants adapt themselves
to their surroundings.
6. What is the meaning of flora and fauna? How is India rich in its fauna? Explain.
7. Why are the forests important to man? What has been the result
of man’s interference with nature?
8. What are the sub-divisions of the Tropical Deciduous Forests?
9. Why are thorny trees and shrubs found in Gujarat and Rajasthan?
10.How many species of animals and birds does India have?
11.Which forest is the most widespread forest of India? What is its other
name? Give an example of any two species of trees of these forests.
12.Name four bioreserves in India which have been included in the world
network of biosphere reserves.
13.What are migratory birds?
14.Give reasons why India’s natural vegetation has undergone many changes?
15.Name any three medicinal plants of India and mention for what they are used.
16.‘Bird life in India is colourful’. Explain.
17.How many National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries have been set up
by the government to take care of the natural heritage of India? Why
have these been established by the government?
18. Name two states where thorn forests and scrubs vegetation are found.
Which are the common animals found in these forests? Why is there
absence of trees in these forests?

Long Answer Type Questions

1. Why are the forests important to man? What has been the result
of man’s interference with nature?
2. Where are mangrove forests found? How are they formed? Which is
the most important tree of the Ganga Delta?
3. Distinguish between Thorn Forests and Mangrove Forests.
4. Write the main characteristics of tropical deciduous forests.
5. Describe the major vegetation zones of the Himalayan region.
6. Mention the steps taken by the government to protect the flora and fauna.
7. Give a brief account of the wildlife in India in five points.
8. Distinguish between Tropical Evergreen and Deciduous Forests
9. Complete the following table: Name any two common animals found
in these forests.
Heigh Tree
t s

(a) Wet temperate

(b) Temperate forests

(c) Alpine

(d) Tundra
Map Skills
1. On the outline map of India, identify the type of vegetation.

A. Tropical Evergreen
B. Tropical Deciduous Forest
C. Thorn Forest
D. Montane Forest
E. Mangrove Forest

2. Locate and label the following national parks on the map of India.
(a) Corbett
(b) Kaziranga
(c) Ranthambor
(d) Shivpuri
(e) Kanha
(f) Simlipal
(g) Manas
3.Locate and label the following bird sanctuaries and wildlife sanctuaries on
the given map of India.
(a) Bird Sanctuaries: Bharatpur and Ranganthittu
(b) Wildlife Sanctuaries: Sariska, Mudumalai, Rajaji, Dachigam.

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