A True Story of Sea Turtles — Flashcards
Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · English - Book 'Kumarbharti"
24 flashcards for A True Story of Sea Turtles (Maharashtra Board Class 9 English - Book 'Kumarbharti") to test yourself on key terms and facts.
Interactive on Super Tutor
Studying A True Story of Sea Turtles? Get the full interactive chapter.
Quizzes, flashcards, AI doubt-solver and a step-by-step study plan — built for flashcards and more.
Free trial, no card needed.
What unusual discovery did the volunteers make while surveying white-bellied sea eagles?
Answer
They found shallow pits with white egg shells nearby, which turned out to be turtle eggs. This was surprising because they had never encountered turtle eggs in their previous walks along Konkan beache…
Why were turtle eggs visible on the beach after it had been sealed to the public?
Answer
The beach had been sealed for nearly one month after people smuggling silver bricks were caught. During this time, without human interference, turtles were able to nest safely, leaving behind evidence…
How do egg hunters track and steal turtle eggs?
Answer
Egg hunters comb beaches in early morning hours. They follow the trail left by female turtles (like wheel tracks on sand) to locate nests that are about half a meter deep. They dig up and steal all 10…
What legal protection do sea turtles have in India?
Answer
Sea turtles are protected under Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972. This gives them the same level of protection as tigers, making hunting, killing, or stealing turtle eggs illega…
Where was the first Turtle Protection Campaign launched?
Answer
The first Turtle Protection Campaign was launched at Velas, Taluka Mandangad, District Ratnagiri, with support and cooperation from the Forest Department.
Describe the protection method used for turtle nests.
Answer
Local people were appointed to find turtle nests in the morning. When found, they carefully removed eggs and buried them again in similar pits protected with wire fencing. They watched over these prot…
How many nests were successfully protected in the first year?
Answer
In the first year, 50 nests were successfully protected using the new protection method.
What was special about the villagers' reaction to seeing turtle hatchlings?
Answer
The whole village rushed to witness the spectacle of tiny hatchlings crossing the silver sands to reach the sea. Elderly villagers confessed that despite seeing and stealing turtle eggs since their sc…
+16 more flashcards
Practise AllFrequently Asked Questions
What are the important topics in A True Story of Sea Turtles for Maharashtra Board Class 9 English - Book 'Kumarbharti"?
How many flashcards are available for A True Story of Sea Turtles?
How should I revise A True Story of Sea Turtles for Class 9 exams?
Sources & Official References
Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.
More resources for A True Story of Sea Turtles
For serious students
Get the full A True Story of Sea Turtles chapter — start free.
Quizzes, flashcards, an AI doubt solver and a study plan for Maharashtra Board Class 9 English - Book 'Kumarbharti". Free to start, no card needed.