Class 10 Natural Vegetation Mock Test (ICSE)

Topics in Natural Vegetation

• Importance of natural vegetation
• Factors affecting vegetation
• Tropical evergreen, deciduous, desert, tidal and mountain forests
• Conservation of forests

Natural Vegetation practice questions with answers

1. Q1Multiple choice·1 mark
   Which of the following is a community-led forest conservation movement that originated in 1973 in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand?

   1. (a)Narmada Bachao Andolan
   2. (b)Silent Valley Movement
   3. (c)Chipko Movement
   4. (d)Appiko Movement
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   1. Correct option: (c) Chipko Movement+1

   Answer: (c)
2. Q2Multiple choice·1 mark
   Which tree species is characteristic of tropical deciduous (monsoon) forests in India and is highly valued for its durable timber?

   1. (a)Sundri
   2. (b)Teak
   3. (c)Mahogany
   4. (d)Silver Fir
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   1. Correct option: (b) Teak+1

   Answer: (b)
3. Q3Multiple choice·1 mark
   How do extensive forests help in modifying the local climate of a region?

   1. (a)By reducing rainfall as trees absorb moisture from the clouds
   2. (b)By acting as a barrier that blocks moist winds and stops rain clouds from reaching the area
   3. (c)By increasing surface runoff, which carries heat away from the land
   4. (d)By increasing humidity through transpiration and lowering temperatures
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   1. Correct option: (d) By increasing humidity through transpiration and lowering temperatures+1

   Answer: (d)
4. Q4Multiple choice·1 mark
   Which of the following physical factors is primarily responsible for the stunted growth of vegetation in high mountain regions?

   1. (a)Abundant sunlight throughout the year
   2. (b)Low temperature and high altitude
   3. (c)Excessive alluvial deposition
   4. (d)High atmospheric humidity at sea level
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   1. Correct option: (b) Low temperature and high altitude+1

   Answer: (b)
5. Q5Short answer·2 marks
   State any two objectives of Joint Forest Management (JFM) in India.
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   1. First objective, any one of: to involve local communities in the protection, regeneration and management of degraded forests; to share forest produce and benefits (fuelwood, fodder, minor forest produce) with the communities; to meet the needs of local people through sustainable use of forests; to provide employment and livelihood to forest-dwelling people; to build cooperation between the Forest Department and villagers; or any other valid objective.+1
   2. Second objective, a different one from the same list.+1

   Answer: Any two of: involving local communities in protecting and regenerating degraded forests, sharing forest produce and benefits with them, sustainable use of forests to meet local needs, livelihood for forest dwellers, cooperation between the Forest Department and villagers.

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