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What is a special feature of mangrove forests?
A
They survive in salty water
B
They are found in deserts
C
They grow in very cold regions
D
They do not support wildlife
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What is a special feature of mangrove forests?
They survive in salty water
They are found in deserts
They grow in very cold regions
They do not support wildlife
Which of these animals is endangered in India?
Nilgai
Asiatic Lion
House Sparrow
Blackbuck
Which type of forest is the most protected for conservation?
Community forests
Unclassed forests
Reserved forests
Protected forests
Which of the following is a protected species in India?
One-horned rhinoceros
Snow leopard
Tiger
All of the mentioned
What is land degradation?
Increase in soil fertility
Decline in the productive capacity of land
Expansion of forests
Improvement of soil quality
What is net sown area?
Land left fallow for years
Land that cannot be used for farming
Land used for non-agricultural purposes
Total land cultivated at least once in an agricultural year
What is the main goal of sustainable development?
Achieving a balance between economic, social, and environmental needs
Increasing resource consumption
Depleting non-renewable resources
Economic growth at the cost of the environment
Which resource is used in the production of fossil fuels?
Sunlight
Forests
Biomass
Plants and animals
Which of the following is a characteristic of resource planning?
Overuse of resources
Ignoring environmental sustainability
Balancing the use of resources with development needs
Destruction of ecosystems
What is fallow land?
Land permanently abandoned
Land left uncultivated for one or more years
Land used only for commercial farming
Land with dense vegetation
What is the main characteristic of laterite soil?
Rich in organic matter
Found only in deserts
Highly leached and acidic
High moisture retention
Which of these is an example of a biotic resource?
Water
Minerals
Soil
Forest
What is the main goal of resource planning?
To use resources recklessly
To maximize profits
To manage resources sustainably for long-term use
To conserve all resources