Forest and Wildlife Resources: Class 10 Social Science (CBSE) important questions and practice
Forest and Wildlife Resources is chapter 7 of 23 in CBSE Class 10 Social Science. Below are the topics the paper draws from, the question types that come up again and again, and a free practice test on this chapter alone.
Topics in this chapter
- Biodiversity and the IUCN classification: normal, endangered, vulnerable, rare, endemic, extinct
- Causes of depletion of flora and fauna
- Conservation: Wildlife Protection Act 1972, Project Tiger
- Types of forests: reserved, protected, unclassed
- Community participation: Sariska, Chipko movement, Joint Forest Management, sacred groves
What examiners usually ask
- Classify species on the basis of the IUCN categories with one example each
- Describe how communities have conserved and protected forests and wildlife in India
- What is the difference between reserved and protected forests?
Exam tip
Project Tiger (1973) and the community examples (Chipko, Sariska, Beej Bachao Andolan, sacred groves) are the most repeated items; link each example to the place and the community for full marks.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the important questions from Forest and Wildlife Resources for CBSE Class 10?
The question types listed above repeat most often in CBSE Class 10 Social Science papers for this chapter. Practise them with the chapter test and then attempt them inside a full previous-year paper under time.
Is Forest and Wildlife Resources in the CBSE Class 10 Social Science syllabus?
Yes. Forest and Wildlife Resources is part of the current CBSE Class 10 Social Science syllabus, as listed on this site from the prescribed textbook.
Can I practise Forest and Wildlife Resources MCQs in Hindi?
Yes. The chapter test and explanations are available in Hindi and English, with an AI doubt solver for any question.