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                                    350 Arrow-Puffin-4_Semester-1 SocialLet%u2019s Recall%u25cf Forests are important for ecological balance.%u25cf India has a variety of forests based on vegetation and climate.%u25cf Different trees are found in different types of forests.%u25cf Tidal forests or mangroves grow in both fresh and salt water.%u25cf Mountain forests have needle-shaped leaves.%u25cf Forest conservation is important and includes afforestation programs.%u25cf Wildlife diversity is threatened due to deforestation and hunting.%u25cf There are national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and biosphere reserves for wildlife preservation.A. Choose the right option.1. The movement led by Sunderlal Bahaguna was the  (a) Chipko Movement (b) Project Tiger (c) Quit India Movement 2. The Environment Day is celebrated on . (a) 6th June (b) 8th June (c) 5th Junemangrove : trees found in coastal areas with roots that grow above the grounddeforestation : cutting down treesafforestation : planting treesagro forestry : the practice of raising trees and agricultural crops togethercommunity forestry : planting trees on public or community land such as the village pasture or a temple landcanopy : the branches and leaves spread out at the top of treesscanty : insufficient quantitymovement : a group of people working for a cause biosphere : a place that provides the ecosystem needed for survivalsanctuaries : a place where birds and animals can live and be protectedLet%u2019s Learn WordsAssessmentConceptual Learning 
                                
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