MODULE I

ECO SYSTEM
1. In which of the following place we can find the cold deserts?
a) Bangalore
b) Chennai
c) Himalaya
d) Rajasthan
Answer: c
Explanation: Cold deserts are the deserts where we can find less vegetation and few organisms
which is adopted to live in cold regions. Cold deserts covered with snow. We can also find this
cold deserts in the high plateaus of the Himalayas.

2. What kind of climate we can find in the Thar Desert?

a) Cold
b) Dry
c) Cool
d) Moist
Answer: b
Explanation: The climate in the Thar Desert is extremely dry. Most of the typical desert
landscape seen in Rajasthan is in the Thar Desert. Thar Desert has sand dunes and it also has
areas covered with spares grasses with few shrubs.

3. Where can we find babul tree?

a) In deserts ecosystems
b) In river deltas
c) In grassland ecosystems
 d) In semi-arid ecosystems
Answer: d
Explanation: Semi-Arid ecosystem or also known as desert vegetation. The areas in the adjoining
semi-arid tract, the vegetation consists of a few shrubs and thorny trees. Babul is one of the
thorny trees found along with the kher tree.

4. Why Rann of Kutch attracts aquatic birds in monsoon season?

a) Because desert land is converted to forest land
b) Because desert land is converted to snow
c) Because desert land do not convert
d) Because desert land is converted to salt marshes
Answer: d
Explanation: Rann of Kutch is extraordinarily specialized air ecosystems. In summer the land is
similar to a desert landscape. These are low-lying areas near the sea; they are converted to salt
marshes during the monsoon.

5. Desert and semi-arid regions have many organisms such as insects, birds and animals.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Explanation: Desert and semi-arid regions have a number of specialized insects and reptiles. The
rare animals such as Indian Wolf, desert cat, desert fox and birds such as the great Indian bustard
and florican also present in desert ecosystem.

6. What makes desert region to become highly unproductive?

a) Salinity
b) Sunlight
c) Temperature
d) Increase in the rain
Answer: a
Explanation: The conversion of desert lands through extensive irrigation systems has changed
several of the natural characteristics. Canal water evaporates rapidly bringing the salts to the
surface. The region becomes highly unproductive as it becomes saline.

7. How can desert ecosystems be conserved?

a) By minimizing the human activity
b) By pouring water to desert area
c) By deforestation
d) By killing organisms
 Answer: a
Explanation: Desert ecosystems can be conserved if we minimize the human activities in forest
land and other cultivable land. Humans convert forest land in order to convert it to farming or for
industrial usage.

8. Which of the following tribe protected trees from several generations in Rajasthan?
a) Bishnoi
b) Papadi
c) Korvanji
d) Gudus
Answer: a
Explanation: The Bishnoi tribe in Rajasthan is known to have protected their khejdi trees for
several generations. The tradition began when the ruler of their region ordered his army to cut
down trees for his own use.

9. Where can we see Indira Gandhi Canal?

a) Gujarat
b) Rajasthan
c) Punjab
d) Haryana
Answer: b
Explanation: The Indira Gandhi Canal is situated in Rajasthan. There is destroying in its
important natural arid ecosystem as it will convert the region into an intensive agricultural land.
Salt works also destroyed the area.

10. Which kind of soil we can found on the surface of Thar desert?
a) Rocky
b) Moist
c) Fertile
d) Aeolian
Answer: d
Explanation: The surface of the Thar desert consists of Aeolian sand. This Aeolian sand consists
of wind deposited sand that has accumulated over the past 1.8 million years. The soil of the Thar
desert remains dry throughout year.

11. Which is the biggest desert in the world including both hot and cold deserts?
a) Sahara
b) Arctic
c) Arabian
d) Antarctica
 Answer: d
Explanation: Antarctica is the biggest desert in the world. Sahara is the biggest only in hot
deserts but overall Antarctica comes to first place. The entirety of Antarctica is a desert with an
annual precipitation of less than 200mm.
12. Deserts can only be ‘HOT’.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b
Explanation: Deserts are classified into hot desserts and cold deserts. Sahara is the biggest hot
desert in the world with an area of 9,000,000(Miles squared), whereas Antarctica is the biggest
cold desert as well as overall biggest desert.

13. How many parts are there in the forest ecosystem?

a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four
Answer: b
Explanation: A forest ecosystem has two parts they are, abiotic and biotic. Abiotic type of forest
depends on abiotic conditions at the site, they are also called non-living aspects of the forest.
Biotic type of forest depends on plants and animals form communities that are specific to each
forest type.

14. On which factor forest type is mainly dependent?

a) Abiotic
b) Size of the forest
c) Shape of trees
d) Products from the trees
Answer: a
Explanation: The forest type mainly depends on abiotic factors such as the climate and soil
characteristics of a region. It also depends on the nature of the tree species whether they are
evergreen forest, deciduous, xerophytes or mangroves

15. Where can we find coniferous forest in India?

a) Deserts
b) River deltas
c) Grassland
d) Himalayan
Answer: d
 Explanation: Coniferous forests grow in the Himalayan mountain region. It requires low
temperature. Forests dominated by conifers such as pine, hemlock, spruce and fir. Wildlife such
as snow leopards, Himalayan tahrs and musk deer’s are found in this region.

16. Why most of the Sun light does not penetrate to the ground in evergreen forest?
a) Because of snowfall
b) Because of less temperature
c) Because of trees overlap with each other
d) Because of less rainfall
Answer: c
Explanation: Evergreen forests look green throughout the year due to high rainfall. The trees
overlap with each other to form a continuous canopy. Thus, little light penetrates down to the
forest floor. The forest is rich in orchids and ferns.

17. Which state in India has the maximum percentage of its area covered by forests?
a) Arunachal Pradesh
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Mizoram
d) Nagaland
Answer: b
Explanation: Mizoram has the highest percentage is covered by forests. The state is host to
numerous species of birds, wildlife. This is followed by Lakshadweep. Mizoram covers about
88% of its land with forest.

18. Forest plays an important role in ecosystem.

a) True
b) False

Answer: a
Explanation: Forests hold importance for all inhabitants as well as for the overall health of
planet. Forest protects from adverse climatic conditions. Forests are major contributors to the
Earth’s ability to maintain its climate. Deforestation negates these benefits.

19. Where can we find thorn forest in India?

a) Semi-arid regions
b) Desert regions
c) Himalayan regions
d) Northeast regions

Answer: a
 Explanation: Thorn forests are found in the semi-arid regions of India. The trees, which are
sparsely distributed, are surrounded by open grassy area. Thorn forest trees have long or fibrous
roots to enable them to reach water at great depths.

20. What is considered as lungs of nature?

a) Rock
b) Sun
c) Water
d) Trees
Answer: d
Explanation: Tress is considered as lungs of nature. Trees control pollutions by absorption and
carbon dioxide and they release oxygen in return. This is similar to the respiration mechanism of
lungs in humans where it takes oxygen by eliminating carbon dioxide.

21. How erosion controlled by forest?

a) By reducing in the sunlight penetration
b) By reducing the rainfall’s force on the soil’s surface
c) By reducing the pressure
d) By increasing the rainfall’s force on the soil’s surface
Answer: b
Explanation: Forest prevents erosion by reducing the rainfall’s force on the soil’s surface. Forest
absorbing water and they do not allow it to flow directly run off. By this method, they prevent
the removal of topsoil.

22. How forests increase the atmosphere’s humidity?

a) By transpiration
b) By inspiration
c) By expiration
d) By oxidation
Answer: a
Explanation: Forest release water vapor by transpiration which increases humidity. Forest
contains many trees, these trees undergo photosynthesis. During this process, they released
oxygen and water resulting in increase in humidity of atmosphere.

23. Which of the following type of forest important for watersheds?

a) Tropical Evergreen forest
b) Tropical Deciduous forest
c) Tropical Montana forests
d) Grassland forest
 Answer: c
Explanation: Tropical Montana forests play an important role in watersheds. Watersheds are
defined as an area of land that contains a common set of streams and rivers that all join into a
single larger body of water. Tropical Montana forest is characterized by dense forest which helps
in watershed.

24. How the tropical rain forest gets the name?

a) Due to less rain
b) Due to heavy rain
c) Due to moderate rain
d) Due to no rain required
Answer: b
Explanation: The tropical rain forest named so because they receive a lot of rain. They receive an
average of 80 inches a year. Due to heavy rain temperature doesn’t change very much and it is
always warm and muggy.

25. Where can we find the most feared spider in the world ‘Tarantulas’?
a) In deserts
b) In mountains
c) In tropical rain forests
d) In grassland forest
Answer: c
Explanation: ‘Tarantulas’ is one of the deadliest spiders found in tropical rain forest. Most
species of tarantula have poisonous fangs for killing prey and to protect itself from other
organisms. The tropical rain forest suits for this spider to survive.

26. The biomass of a forest is defined as the mass of living plants.

a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Explanation: The biomass of a forest is defined as the mass of living plants. It is normally
expressed as dry weight per unit area. Biomass production in the forest is the rate at which
biomass is accrued per unit area over a fixed interval of time in a forest.

27. How many types of aquatic ecosystems are there?

a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four
 Answer: b
Explanation: There are two important aquatic ecosystems are there. One is fresh water ecosystem
and one more is marine ecosystem. Again these two ecosystems are further divided into various
categories. Marine includes sea whereas fresh water includes lakes, rivers and wetlands.

28. Where plants and animals live in aquatic ecosystems?

a) Water
b) Land
c) Air
d) Fire
Answer: a
Explanation: In aquatic ecosystems, plants and animals live in water. These species which are
live in water adapted themselves for a different type of aquatic habitats. From breeding to all
mechanisms take place inside the water only.

29. What made organisms to build their ecosystem in aquatic?

a) Curiosity
b) Evolution
c) Force from other organisms
d) Increase in water level
Answer: b
Explanation: According to scientists Earth’s first cellular life arose primordial in oceans. Later as
evolution takes place many animals from aquatic ecosystem came to land and adopt themselves
to live in the condition of land.

30. Where can we find both running water as well as stagnant water?
a) Marine ecosystems
b) Wetlands
c) Coral reefs
d) Freshwater ecosystems
Answer: d
Explanation: The freshwater ecosystems that have running water as streams and rivers. Ponds,
tanks and lakes are ecosystems where water doesn’t flow. So in freshwater we can find both
running water as well as stagnant water.

31. In which of the following we can see fluctuation in the water level dramatically in different
season?
a) Coral reefs
b) Brackish water
c) Wetlands
 d) Deep oceans
Answer: c
Explanation: Wetlands are special ecosystems in which the water level fluctuates dramatically in
different seasons. They have expanses of shallow water with aquatic vegetation form an ideal
habitat for fish and water birds.

32. Which is the largest ecosystem on Earth?

a) Desert
b) Forest
c) Grassland
d) Oceans
Answer: d
Explanation: Ocean is the largest ecosystem on Earth. When we see the Earth from space we can
only see blue color. That is due to water, seventy percent of Earth’s surface is covered by water,
Water is vital for the survival of all living things.

33. Where can we see coral reefs?

a) In pond
b) In desert
c) In shallow tropical seas
d) In dense tropical forest
Answer: c
Explanation: Coral reefs come under Marine ecosystems. Marine ecosystems are highly saline
water. Coral reefs are very rich in species and are found only in shallow tropical seas. The coral
reefs in India are around the Andaman and Nicobar islands and found in the Gulf of Kutch.

34. Which of the following is among the world’s most productive ecosystems in terms of
biomass production?
a) Pond ecosystems
b) Lake ecosystems
c) Brackish water ecosystems
d) River ecosystems
Answer: c
Explanation: Brackish water ecosystems in river deltas are covered by mangrove forests and are
among the world’s most productive ecosystems in biomass production. Sunder bans in a delta of
Ganges river is one of the example

35. Which is the simplest aquatic ecosystem?

a) Pond
b) Stream
 c) Lake
d) Marine
Answer: a
Explanation: Pond is the simplest aquatic ecosystems. Most ponds become dry after the rain over
and are covered by terrestrial plants for the rest of the year. When the ponds fills in the monsoon
season, a large number of food chains formed in the pond ecosystems.

36. Which ecosystem is known as giant permanent pond?

a) Lake Ecosystem
b) Pond ecosystem
c) Seashore ecosystem
d) Marine ecosystem
Answer: a
Explanation: A lake ecosystem functions like a giant permanent pond. A large amount of its
plant material is algae. Algae derives its energy directly from sun, this energy is transferred to
microscopic animals which feeds on algae

37. How many oceans constitute the marine ecosystems around peninsular India?
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four
Answer: c
Explanation: The Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal constitute the marine
ecosystems around peninsular India. In the coastal areas, the sea is shallow while further away it
is deep. Peninsular shape helps India to protect from neighboring countries.

38. Beach is classified into which ecosystem?

a) Lake Ecosystem
b) Seashore ecosystem
c) Pond ecosystem
d) River ecosystem
Answer: b
Explanation: Beaches can be sandy, rocky, shell covered. On each of these different types
several species have evolved to occupy a separate them. There is a presence of crustaceans as
crabs that make holes in the sand.
 MODULE I (Part II)
Biodiversity (types, value, hotspots, threats and conservation)
1. How many total numbers of biodiversity hotspots are there in the world?
a. 36 b. 32 c. 28 d. 18

2. In which of these years was the Forest Conservation Act amended?

a. 1978 b. 1988 c. 1963 d. 1952

3. Deforestation is caused by
a. Over population and shifting of cultivation
b. The increase in demand for fuel is another reason
c. Over grazing and forest fire
d. All the above

4. Desertification of Cauvery is caused by

a.Urbanization b. raising agriculture and industry c. cattle grazing d. All the above

5. First national park in India

a. Bandipur National park b. Gir National park
c. Sunderbans National park d. Jim Corbet National park

6. What is Bio-diversity?
a. Many populations of one species in one forest
b. Many types of flora and fauna in one forest
c. Many types of flora and fauna in many forest
d. All the above are true

7. Uses of forest includes

a. Productive function b. Protective function c. Regulative function d. All the above

8. Soil erosion is caused by

a. Deforestation b) Grazing b. c) Landslides d) All the above

9. Which of These Has the Most Genetic Diversity In India?

a. Teak b. Tea c. Mango d. Potato

10. When the last individual in a particular species dies, it is known as __________.
a. Speciation b. Extinction c. Phylogenetic diversity d. Adaptation

11. Which of these is a suitable example of ex-situ conservation?

a. National park b. Wildlife sanctuary c. Sacred groves d. Seed bank

12. Nandan-Kanan Zoo is Popular for Its____________.

a. Nilgiri Tahr b. Whale c. White tiger d. Hippo

13. Where can one find the greatest Biodiversity on Earth?

a. Nile delta, Egypt b. African grasslands
c. Amazonian rain forest, South America d. Western Ghat, India
14. Which of these is the most effective means of Conserving Biodiversity?
a. Preserve habitats. b. Get rid of predators.
c. Census species during the breeding season. d. Vaccinate species against diseases.

15. An ecological state wherein a species is introduced to a location where they are unique.
a. Ecosystem b. Exotic species c. Endemic species d. None of these

16. __________ is the hotspot of Biodiversity in India.

a. Gangetic plain b. Sunderbans c. Eastern ghats d. Western ghats

17. How Much Forest Cover Is To Be Maintained As Per The National Forest Policy of 1988?
a. 11% for plains and 37% for hills. b. 33% for plains and 67% for hills.
c. 23% for plains and 17% for hills. d. None of these.

18. Which of the following national parks of India is listed in the Natural World Heritage sites of
UNESCO?
a. Namdapha National Park b. Dachigam National Park
c. Keoladeo Ghana National Park d. Bandipur National Park

19. Threatened animals and plants are placed in a separate care unit for protection. It is called
_____
a. Ex-situ conservation b. In situ conservation
c. Wildlife sanctuary d. National park

20. Chipko Movement was strengthened under the leadership of

a. Amrita Devi Bishnoi b. Medha Patkar
c. A. K. Banerjee d. Sunder Lal Bahuguna

21. Take a look at the following statements about Gaur (Indian Bison)-
1. It is categorized as endangered in the IUCN Red List.
2. It is a South and Southeast Asian native.
3. Gorumara National Park is well-known for its Gaur Population.
Select the correct statements:
a. 1 and 2 b. 2 and 3 c. 1 and 3 d. All of the above

22. A category of threatened species include:

a. Only vulnerable species. b. Only endangered species
c. Endangered and rare species d. Endangered, vulnerable and rare species

23. Here are the following protected areas:

1. Bandipur
2. Bhitarkanika
3. Manas
4. Sunderbans
Which of them are declared Tiger Reserves?
a. 1 and 2 only b. 1, 3 and 4 only
c. 2, 3 and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3 and 4
24. Sacred Groups are useful in _________________.
a. Preventing soil erosion. b. Conserving endangered and rare species.
c. Spreading environmental awareness. d. Ensuring the sustainable flow of water in rivers.

25. Which of these is an exhaustible natural resource?

a. Wildlife b. Minerals
c. Soil fertility d. Aquatic animals

26. What is the correct abbreviation for IUCN?

a. International Union for Conservation of Nuts
b. International Union for Conservation of Nature
c. International Union for Conservation of Natural habitat
d. International Union for Conservation of Numbers

27. What is the name of the species whose population has been reduced to a critical level?
a. Indeterminate b. Rare c. Vulnerable d. Endangered

28. What is the name of the species whose population has recently declined and continues to
decline?
a. Endangered b. Rare c. Vulnerable d. Indeterminate

29. What is the name of the species whose members are few and live in a small geographical area?
a. Endangered b. Rare c. Indeterminate d. Vulnerable

30. How many species of plants contribute to the traditional medicines used by native peoples
around the world?
a. 2,500 b. 2,000 c. 5,000 d. 25,000

31. Biodiversity is of importance as it offers:

a. Stability of ecosystems b. Stability of atmosphere
c. Stability of species d. Stability of research

Explanation: Biodiversity helps in maintaining ecological stability. The ecosystems have an ability
to maintain its original nature even after disturbances occur within it, with the help of biodiversity.

32. The loss in biodiversity is not att.ributed to:

a. Explosion in the human populaton b.Transforming earth’s surface
c. destruction of natural habitats d. Use of sustainable products

Explanation: The ever-exploding increase in human population leads to the consumption of

resources and exploitation of the earth’s surface. This results in the destruction of natural habitats
and ecosystems. The use of sustainable alternatives is a step towards conservation.

33. Biodiversity has an aesthetic value to it.

a) True b) False

Explanation: The natural beauty of the earth has refreshing sights, taste and odors. These add an
aesthetic value; wide varieties of colors and fragrance of flowers, taste and colors of fruits, etc.
34. In how many ways does the conservation of biodiversity work?
a. 5 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

Explanation: The conservation methods are broadly classified as in-situ conservation (the species
are conserved in their natural ecosystems, which are protected) and ex-situ conservation (breeding
of new and endangered plants/animals in controlled conditions).

35. Which one of the following is not an in-situ conservation method?

a. Zoo b. National Parks c. Biosphere Reserves d. Sanctuaries

Explanation: Zoo is a controlled environment where animals are kept. The other 3 options are the
natural habitat or areas where the species reside.

36. Which is an advantage of ex-situ conservation?

a. Cheap method b. Conserve large number of species together
c. Genetic process for breeding/long life d. Existence in natural habitat

Explanation: Endangered plants/animals can be provided the conditions required for larger life
with captive breeding and genetic techniques for development of the species which are healthy
and more productive.

37. The activities of cultivation of land, timber harvesting is permitted in:

a. Sanctuaries b. National Parks c. Biosphere Reserves d. Protected Areas

Explanation: Sanctuaries are the areas where only wildlife is present. So, cultivation, harvesting
of timber, etc is permitted only if does not interfere with the project. In all the other 3 options, it is
prohibited.

38. Hot spot areas have:

a. Low density of biodiversity b. Only endangered plants
c. High density of hot springs d. High density of biodiversity

Explanation: There are areas with a high density of biodiversity, which are presently the most
endangered. There are 16 hot spots in the world and 2 in India: North East Himalayas with 3500
endemic species and the Western Ghats with 1600.
FOREST WEALTH AND DEFORESTATION
39. How many plant species are used in the production of the drugs that are currently available on
the global market?
a. 2% b. 35% c. 25% d. 5%

40. Cutting of trees on a large scale is known as

a. Deforestation b. Reforestation c. Afforestation d. None of the
above

41. Deforestation generally decreases the

a. Soil Erosion b. Global Warming c. Drought d. Rainfall

42. Extensive planting of trees to increase the forest cover is known as

a. Afforestation b. Deforestation c. Reforestation d. Social Forestry

43. In which forest we can see deforestation to large extent?

a. Atlantic forest b. Amazon forest c. Borneo forest d. Sumatra forest

44. The main cause of wildfire is____________

a. Volcanic activity b. lightening c. Pollution d. Human activity

45. Which type of farming cause more amount of deforestation?

a. Subsistence farming b. Commercial farming c. Mixed farming d. Dairy farming

46. How many parts are there in the forest ecosystem?

a. One b. Two c. Three d. Four

47. On which factor forest type is mainly dependent?

a. Abiotic b. Size of the forest c. Shape of trees d. Products from the trees

48. Where can we find coniferous forest in India?

a. Deserts b. River deltas c. Grassland d. Himalayan

49. Why most of the Sun light does not penetrate to the ground in evergreen forest?
a. Because of snowfall b. Because of less temperature
c. Because of trees overlap with each other d. Because of less rainfall

50. Which state in India has the maximum percentage of its area covered by forests?
a. Arunachal Pradesh b. Madhya Pradesh c. Mizoram d. Nagaland

51. Where can we find thorn forest in India?

a. Semi-arid regions b. Desert regions c. Himalayan region d. Northeast
regions
52. How erosion controlled by forest?
a) By reducing in the sunlight penetration b) By reducing the rainfall’s force on the
soil’s surface
c) By reducing the pressure d) By increasing the rainfall’s force on the
soil’s surface

53. How forests increase the atmosphere’s humidity?

a. By transpiration b. By inspiration c. By expiration d. By oxidation

54. Which of the following type of forest important for watersheds?

a. Tropical Evergreen forest b. Tropical Deciduous forest
c. Tropical Montane forests d. Grassland forest

55. Where can we find the most feared spider in the world ‘Tarantulas’?
a. In deserts b. In mountains c. In tropical rain forests d. In grassland
forest

56. In which forest we can see deforestation to large extent?

a. Atlantic forest b. Amazon forest c. Borneo forest d. Sumatra forest

Explanation: According to World Wildlife report Amazon forest is the region where we can see
more number of deforestation than any other region. Amazon forest which is the world’s largest
forest is also the site of the biggest projected loss due to deforestation.

57. Due to deforestation the pure air that we intake became less in its availability.
a. True b. False

Explanation: The air humans and other animals consume is oxygen. Trees release oxygen when
they use energy from sunlight to male glucose from carbon dioxide and water. But due to
deforestation there is a lack of trees which thereby reduced the air production and this also cause
increase in carbon dioxide level.

58. The biggest driver of deforestation is

a. Agriculture b. Forest fire c. volcanic activities d. Soil erosion

Explanation: The biggest driver of deforestation is Agriculture. This is due to, farmers cut forests
to provide more space for planting crops. The other reason is grazing livestock. The process of
burning of trees by cutting them is known as slash agriculture.
59. The best way to reduce deforestation is by
a. Using more paper
b. Clear more area of trees to grow plant
c. Burning forest in order to create cultivated land
d. Clear more area of plants to grow trees

Explanation: In order to reduce deforestation we need to make sure it is possible only by growing
more number of trees. The large trees will make dense forest and by this only we can able to avoid
deforestation. All the other options create deforestation.
60. Due to deforestation how much field’s worth of trees is lost per minute?
a. 12 football b. 24 football c. 36 football d. 48 football

Explanation: According to World Wildlife Fund about 36 football fields’ worth of trees lost every
minute. It’s due to various reasons like agriculture, for logging, for bio fuels, for the construction
of roads, mining etc.

61. Rain forest land is most often cleared for

a. Pasture b. Forest fire c. Human activities d. High pressure

Explanation: In rain forest land is majorly losing its land due to human activities. Large areas of
rain forest are being cut down often in order to remove just a few logs. Rain forest is being
destroyed at double the rate than ever. There is a very high rate of extinction.

62. The main cause of wildfire is

a. Volcanic activity b. lightening c. Pollution d. Human activity

Explanation: Human beings are the number one cause of wildfires. Many of these wildfires are
caused by cigarette butts being left on the land. Some of the man-made causes of wildfires are,
burning debris, arson, equipment failure, unattended campfires.

63. Which nation is most affected by deforestation?

a. Honduras b. Indonesia c. Benin d. Ghana

Explanation: Honduras is the nation which is most affected by deforestation. In Honduras, 37% of
forest land is lost due to deforestation. Whereas Indonesia, Benin and Ghana saw a decline of 26%,
31%, 28% respectively.

64. Deforestation is a good process.

a. True b. False

Explanation: No, deforestation is not a good process. Deforestation clears the forest area which
directly affects animals and environment. Though there are some advantages of deforestation like
agricultural practices and create an opportunity to graze animals. But instead of this, we can use
alternative methods in order to save forest.

65. Which type of farming cause more amount of deforestation?

a. Subsistence farming b. Commercial farming c. Mixed farming d. Dairy farming

Explanation: According to the United Nations Framework Convention on climate change, the
direct cause of deforestation is agriculture. In agriculture, Subsistence farming is responsible for
48% of deforestation and commercial farming is responsible for 32%