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Conservation of some very rare species of plants and animals in artificial natural environment is known ex-situ conservation. Central zoo in Jawalakhel is an example of ex-situ conservation. .....

24. What is it called where animals and plants are conserved in their own nature habitat?

It is in situ conservation where animals and plants are conserved in their own natural habitat. .....

25. Which is the primary residence of single horned rhinoceros?

Royal Chitwan National Park is primary residence of single horned rhinoceros. .....

26. Write short note on threat to genetic resources.

The threat to genetic resources are also due to destruction of natural habitat, over-grazing, land fragmentation, planting of high-yielding crop varieties, indiscriminate use of pesticides, rapid population growth and lack of awareness among .....

27. Write short note on threat to species loss.

The threat to species loss is due to cutting of trees at a very rapid rate. Majority of the people in Nepal depend mostly on forest resources for their livelihood. The forest products are used as fuel wood, food products, timber for construction, .....

28. Write short note on threats to ecosystem.

There is a great threat to ecosystem because of conversion of natural environment like forest, grassland, wetland and hill into agricultural land, residential or industrial development, and road and to other purposes. In Nepal, initially the forest .....

29. What are major threats of biodiversity?

The major threats of biodiversity are:Threats to ecosystemThreats to species lossThreats to genetic .....

30. Write short notes on in-situ conservation.

It is impossible to conserve all kinds of creatures in in-situ conservation site. The creature vanishes, if suitable natural environment is not given. Therefore, an alternative an artificial environment is created to conserve the creatures, which .....

31. What are the causes of rareness of animals and plants? List out conservation method of them.

The following are the main causes for the rareness of animals and plants: a. Natural calamities b. Excessive human encroachment c. Development activities d. Commercial motive e. Scientific test f. Destruction of habitat and food The following are .....

32. When is 'Animal Rights Day' celebrated?

'Animal Rights Day' is celebrated on every 4th of October. .....

33. Describe various features of one horned rhino.

One-horned rhino is found in swampy and tropical jungle. It is about 1.1 to 1.7 meter. People hunt it illegally for its horn, foot nail and skin. The census report of Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation reveals that there are about 600 .....

34. Why is red panda a rare animal?

Red panda is found at the altitude of 3500m in the forest of bamboo, canes and oaks. It is little bigger than the cat of moderate size. Hunting is done for its beautiful skin and soft and furry hair. It has been protected in Sagarmatha National .....

35. Name any two mammals which are considered rare in Nepal?

Clouded leopard and Bengal Tiger are two mammals that are considered rare in .....

36. Name any two protected reptiles in Nepal?

Clouded leopard and asiatic rock python are two protected reptiles in .....

37. Which one of red panda or deer is rare species of animal?

Red panda is rare species of animal. .....

38. What is the average weight of Bengal Tiger?

The average weight of Bengal Tiger is 130 – 200 .....

39. In which region, one horned rhinoceros is found?

One horned rhinoceros is found in Terai Region. .....

40. What is the average weight of python?

The average weight of python is 85 to 90 kg. .....

41. Write short note on proper harvesting of raw materials.

The collection of forest products like wood, resin, gum, herbs, etc. should be reduced so that the renewal capacities are not disturbed. Seed collections should be regularized for the regeneration of rare plants. The harvesting of rare materials .....

42. Write short note on awareness programme for rare plants.

The programmes of public awareness development and educational activities should be regular feature of the concerned agencies to conserve rare and other plants. Public awareness programmes should focus on the importance of rare plants as well as the .....

43. Write short note on protection of natural habitat.

The natural environment should be conserved by preserving the natural aspects like forests, rivers and streams, watersheds, grazing lands etc. It is essential for the conservation of plants. The causes of destruction of natural habitat are haphazard .....

44. What do you mean by rare living beings? List some rare animals and plants of Nepal.

When the number of any living beings goes on decreasing and it reaches the stage to extinction, the living being is known as rare living being. The rare animals and plants are listed below: Animals Plants Red panda Golden Michelia One horned .....

45. Which rare plant is used by patient of high blood pressure?

Serpentina is used by patient of high blood pressure. .....

46. State a peculiar character of Yarsagumba.

Yarsagumba looks like an insect in winter and like plant in summer season. .....

47. State a use of himalayan yew.

Himalayan yew is used as a medicine of cancer. .....

48. In which physical zone is Serpentina found?

Serpentina is found in hilly region. .....

49. At what altitude spikenard is found in Nepal?

Spikenard is found at 3000 m to 5000 m altitude. .....

50. Which rare plant of Nepal is used in curing of cancer?

Himalayan Yew is the rare plant of Nepal which is used in curing of .....