Geography (Forest and Wildlife Resource)
This Exam Covers the Following Topics
- Introduction to Forest and Wildlife Resources
- Importance of biodiversity and ecological systems
- Role of forests in maintaining balance
- Flora and Fauna in India
- India’s rich biodiversity
- Importance of flora and fauna in daily life
- Conservation of Forest and Wildlife in India
- Reasons for conservation (water, air, soil, genetic diversity)
- The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972
- Endangered species protection (tiger, rhinoceros, crocodiles, etc.)
- National parks and wildlife sanctuaries
- Recent legal protections for species like the Indian elephant and snow leopard
- Project Tiger
- Reasons for the project and conservation efforts for tigers
- Challenges like poaching, habitat loss, and illegal trade
- Key tiger reserves in India
- Types and Distribution of Forest and Wildlife Resources
- Reserved, protected, and unclassed forests
- Importance of forest types in conservation
- States with the largest forest areas (e.g., Madhya Pradesh)
- Community and Conservation
- Role of local communities in forest conservation
- Examples like Joint Forest Management (JFM)
- The Chipko Movement and its impact on deforestation prevention
- Bhairodev Dakav ‘Sonchuri’ and community-led conservation in Rajasthan
- Sacred Groves and Traditional Conservation
- Nature worship and sacred groves in Indian culture
- Role of tribal and rural communities in protecting biodiversity
- Examples of species like the mahua tree and animals protected through traditional beliefs
- Challenges and Opportunities in Forest and Wildlife Conservation
- Economic vs. conservation goals
- Government and community involvement
- Enforcement challenges related to conservation laws and initiatives
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