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India's Environmental Heritage

ICSE · Class 9 · Environmental Science

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Topics in India's Environmental Heritage

1

Bio-cultural Diversity and Biodiversity

  • Bio-cultural diversity means the strong link between biological diversity and cultural diversity.
  • India occupies about 2.4% of world's land area but supports nearly 8% of world's known species.
  • India has rich ecosystems such as forests, mountains, deserts, grasslands, wetlands, coastal regions, and islands.
2

Biodiversity Hotspots of India

  • Biodiversity hotspots are areas with high diversity of plant and animal species, including many endemic species.
  • Endemic species are found only in a particular region.
  • There are 36 biodiversity hotspots in the world.
3

Flagship Species of India

  • Flagship species are well-known species used to promote conservation awareness.
  • Protecting flagship species helps protect the habitats of many other organisms.
  • The Bengal tiger is the national animal of India and is found in forests, grasslands, and mangrove ecosystems.
4

Cultural Links with Climate, Housing, and Livelihood

  • Climate affects clothing, housing, food, and occupations.
  • In hot regions like Gujarat, houses have thick walls, courtyards, and flat roofs to keep interiors cool.
  • In hilly and cold regions like Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir, sloping roofs help prevent snow and rain accumulation.

Key Concepts

Central concept: India's Environmental Heritage

Bio-cultural diversityBiodiversity hotspotsFlagship species of IndiaClimate and lifestyleAgriculture and biodiversityNative crops and livestockTraditional agricultural practicesWater conservation

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