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What are endemic species? Give any two examples of endemic species.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Endemic Species**: - Endemic species are organisms that are native to and found exclusively in a specific geographic location. This means they do not naturally occur anywhere else in the world. 2. **Characteristics of Endemic Species**: - These species have adapted to the unique environmental conditions of their specific habitats, which can include climate, soil type, and other ecological factors. ...
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PEARSON IIT JEE FOUNDATION-CONSERVATION OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS-CLASSROOM CORNER (B. SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS)
  1. Given two example for each of the Vulnerable species:

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  2. Given two example for each of the Near threatened species:

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  3. Given two example for each of the National parks in India:

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  4. Given two example for each of the Wildlife sanctuaries in India:

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  5. Mention any three effects of deforestation on the environment, apart f...

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  6. State any three reasons why biodiversity is important.

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  7. What are endemic species? Give any two examples of endemic species.

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  8. Sort and list the animals given below in the correct columns. Polar ...

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  9. Explain why is mining bad for the environ ment. Justify your answer.

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  10. Discuss how urbanization is one of the major man-made cause of defores...

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  11. What is the purpose of the red list?

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  12. Discuss how mining converts the wide forest range into a barren land.

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  13. Explain why is it important to conserve forest ecosystem.

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  14. What is the main goal of Forest Conservation Act launched in 1980? Dis...

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  15. Give reasons for below point : Why the Forest conservation Act in 198...

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  16. Give reasons for below point : What are the major threats to wildlife...

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  17. Explain below points with example National parks

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  18. Explain below points with example Wildlife sanctuary

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  19. What is deforestation and explain its causes?

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  20. Discuss the importance of rich biodiversity.

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