Forest and Wild Life - Class 12 Bihar Board Social Studies

## Forest and Wildlife Resources Forests and wildlife are essential natural resources that sustain human life and ecological balance. They provide food, oxygen, shelter, and energy, and are crucial for the survival of all living beings. The depletion and conservation of these resources have significant impacts on biodiversity and human...

What is the main contribution of forests and wildlife to human life as described in the text?

They are essential for sustaining all living creatures, including humans.

Which of the following is a manmade forest?

A forest developed by humans through planting trees.

What is the main contribution of forests and wildlife to human life as described in the text?

They are essential for sustaining all living creatures, including humans.

Which of the following is a manmade forest?

A forest developed by humans through planting trees.

What is a Natural Forest?

Natural Forests are those that develop autonomously without human intervention, where vegetation and life originate naturally on a large piece of land.

How are forests classified based on density, specifically Very Dense Forests?

Very Dense Forests have a canopy density greater than 70% of the geographical area. In India, they cover only 1.66% of the total area (54.6 lakh hectares) and are primarily found in North-Eastern states (excluding Assam and Sikkim).