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Forest and Wildlife Resources — Syllabus

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 10 · Social Science

What Forest and Wildlife Resources covers in Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 Social Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 Social Science · 2026-27

Topics in Forest and Wildlife Resources

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1. Biodiversity and the Need for Conservation

  • Biodiversity means the wide variety of plants, animals, and micro-organisms found in an area.
  • India is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of biological diversity.
  • Living beings form a complex ecological web and depend on one another for survival.
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2. Wildlife Protection and Project Tiger

  • The Wildlife Act banned hunting, gave legal protection to habitats, and restricted trade in wildlife.
  • Project Tiger was launched in 1973 after the tiger population declined sharply.
  • Tiger population had dwindled to 1,827 from an estimated 55,000 at the turn of the century.
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3. Types and Distribution of Forests

  • In India, much forest and wildlife land is owned or managed by the government.
  • Reserved forests are the most valuable for conservation.
  • More than half of the total forest land is reserved forest.
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4. Community Conservation and Local Participation

  • Villagers in Sariska Tiger Reserve fought against mining by citing the Wildlife Protection Act.
  • The inhabitants of five villages in Alwar district of Rajasthan declared 1,200 hectares as Bhairodev Dakav Sonchuri.
  • Bhairiodev Dakav Sonchuri has its own rules and regulations that ban hunting and outside encroachment.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Conservation and management of forests and wildlife in India

BiodiversityForest and wildlife conservationIndian Wildlife Protection ActProject TigerTypes of forestsPermanent forest estatesCommunity conservationSacred groves and traditional beliefs

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Key topics in Forest and Wildlife Resources include Biodiversity and the Need for Conservation, Wildlife Protection and Project Tiger, Types and Distribution of Forests, Community Conservation and Local Participation. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 board exam.
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