Science Practice Quiz 258

Q1.Why is the vulture considered a vital cleanser of the environment?

A. It pollinates flowers B. It feeds on dead livestock C. It produces honey D. It acts as a shelter belt

Q2.What caused vultures in the Indian subcontinent to die of kidney failure?

A. Lack of food B. Scavenging livestock treated with diclofenac C. Climate change D. Habitat loss

Q3.Why have large areas of forests been cleared over the past two centuries?

A. To build cities B. To grow crops for the growing population C. To create wildlife sanctuaries D. To extract minerals

Q4.What is one major concern that leads to a sharp decline in the number of particular species?

A. Climate change B. Poaching C. Natural disasters D. Habitat loss

Q5.For what purposes are animals poached?

A. For food and medicine B. For collection and illegal trade of hides, skins, nails, teeth, horns, and feathers C. For scientific research D. For domestication

Q6.Which of the following animals is specifically mentioned as being poached?

A. Giraffe B. Tiger C. Panda D. Kangaroo

Q7.Which of the following animals is mentioned in the text as needing protection?

A. Leopard B. Ostrich C. Peacock D. Black buck

Q8.What is one of the reasons for forest fires mentioned in the text?

A. Natural fire due to lightning B. Fire due to volcanic eruptions C. Fire caused by meteorites D. Fire due to earthquakes

Q9.Which of the following is NOT a control measure for forest fires mentioned in the text?

A. Prevention of fires through education B. Prompt detection through observation points C. Use of fire retardant chemicals D. Efficient ground patrolling and communication network

Q10.What is necessary to save creeks, lakes, and wetlands from depletion?

A. Increasing awareness B. Establishing national parks C. Conservation D. Creating biosphere reserves

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Science Practice Quiz 258