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Wild Life

Gujarat Board · Class 9 · Social Science

Quick revision notes for Wild Life — Gujarat Board Class 9 Social Science. Key concepts, formulas, and definitions for last-minute revision.

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Animal-Geographical Regions of India

  • India is divided into 9 animal-geographical regions based on wildlife characteristics and habitat similarities
  • Regions: (1) Himalayan region (2) Ladakh and dry cold area (3) Forested Region in lower Himalayas (4) High lands without forest cover in Upper Himalayas (5) Northern Plain (6) Desert of Rajasthan (7)
  • Each region has unique wildlife adapted to specific climatic and geographical conditions
2

Diversified Wildlife of India

  • Asian elephants in peninsular rain forests
  • One-horned rhino in swampy Brahmaputra river region
  • Snow leopards in higher Himalayas
3

Wildlife Conservation - Need and Challenges

  • Tiger population: thousands before 100 years, now 2226 (2014 data) - showing recovery
  • Vultures near extinction due to diclofenac drug pollution from cattle treatment
  • Asiatic cheetahs extinct from India since early 20th century
4

Important National Parks and Sanctuaries

  • Kaziranga (Assam) - Rhino, wild buffalo, deer
  • Thar Desert (Rajasthan) - Desert wolf, desert cat, bustard
  • Kanha (Madhya Pradesh) - Tiger, antelope

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India hosts 81India's wildlife is divided into 9India is home to Asian elephantsMain threats include habitat loss dueIndia has established 503 sanctuaries

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