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Conservation of Plants and Animals — Class 8 CBSE Science MCQs with Solutions
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Sample questions with solutions
Q1 — easy
Species found only in a particular area are called:
A. migratory
B. endemic ✓ Correct
C. extinct
D. domestic
Solution: Endemic species occur nowhere else naturally.
Q2 — easy
Planting trees to restore forests is called:
A. deforestation
B. afforestation ✓ Correct
C. pollution
D. erosion
Solution: Afforestation means planting new forests.
Q3 — easy
Animals that no longer exist anywhere on Earth are:
A. endangered
B. extinct ✓ Correct
C. endemic
D. migratory
Solution: Extinct species have died out completely.
Q4 — hard
The upper fertile layer of soil washed away after deforestation is:
A. bedrock
B. topsoil ✓ Correct
C. subsoil
D. humus only
Solution: Roots hold topsoil; without them it erodes.
Q5 — hard
Which practice best supports wildlife conservation?
A. Hunting for sport
B. Creating national parks and stopping poaching ✓ Correct
C. Clearing forests for farming
D. Draining wetlands
Solution: Protected habitats plus anti-poaching laws work best.
Q6 — hard
A National Park differs from a sanctuary because in a National Park:
A. human activities like grazing are strictly prohibited ✓ Correct
B. hunting is allowed
C. only birds are protected
D. farming is encouraged
Solution: National Parks have the strictest protection.
Q7 — medium
The variety of plants, animals and microbes in an area is called:
A. population
B. biodiversity ✓ Correct
C. habitat
D. ecosystem service
Solution: Biodiversity means variety of living things.
Q8 — medium
Deforestation increases the chance of:
A. floods and droughts ✓ Correct
B. more rainfall always
C. better soil quality
D. cooler climate
Solution: Loss of trees disturbs the water cycle and soil.
Q9 — medium
Recycling paper helps conservation because it:
A. increases tree cutting
B. saves trees from being cut ✓ Correct
C. pollutes water
D. wastes energy
Solution: Less fresh pulp is needed, so fewer trees are felled.