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Let’s Do

Classroom Session

You are working with non-governmental organisation (NGO). This NGO works for the promotion
and conservation of wildlife of India. Now think of the answers for the given questions. Write these
answers to prepare a report on the wildlife of India.
• Name any one species of animal which has gone extinct in India.

• What is happening to the forests in our country?
• Which was the fi rst project to conserve wildlife in India?
• What kind of animals can be found in national parks across the country?
• Why should humans be serious about the protection of wildlife?

Do It Yourself
Read the passage about Indian Rhinos. Then, suggest three ways that could be used to help
protect this animal from becoming extinct.
Indian rhinos are large animals that are killed for their horns. The number of rhinos still alive is
decreasing rapidly. Also known as the great one horned rhinoceros, the animal is confi ned to less
than ten sites, with over 70 per cent of the population living in Kaziranga National Park in Assam.
They can be found in Orang, Pobitora, Jaldapara and Dudhwa. As a result of its small number, the
Indian Rhino is in danger of becoming extinct.

One-horned rhinoceros
Think and Discuss
Many scenic destinations over the years have received fame and become extremely popular tourist
destinations due to them being featured in picturesque bollywood fi lm scenes. Places like Gulmarg
in Jammu and Kashmir, Munnar in Kerala, Darjeeling in West Bengal, lakes in Leh-Ladakh, mountain
pastures of Switzerland among others, have seen an incredible rise in the infl ux of tourists after being
featured in movies. But with such popularity comes many other issues such as pollution, overcrowding,
littering, pressure on the local economies and the eradication of local culture and autonomy. The
quality of water and air also deteriorates over a signifi cant period of time.
Who do you think is responsible for these conditions? The director for displaying these
destinations or the people who are polluting them? Do the locals also have a role to play? Discuss.

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