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SESSION 1 21. GREENERY IN TELANGANA GREENERY IN TELANGANA Forests Telangana forests Flowering plants Why should we grow Protection of plants Medicinal plants plants? 24% forest cover to Fruit and nut-bearing plants be increased to 33% Increase in rainfall Geotagging State government's plantation Better irrigation programme: Fodder for domestic animals Tree guards Pollution can be reduced. 230 crore seedlings to be Adopting planted plants 4000 nurseries to be established 1. Sustenance: maintenance of something or someone in life 2. Poach: to hunt 3. Negligence: failure to take proper care of things 4. habitation: a house or home Q1. Why is it important to increase greenery in Telangana? (Refer to TB Page 184 Q1) A. It is important to increase greenery in Telangana because the forest cover here is only 24%, as opposed to the expected 33% of the total geographical area. Greenery is important for the SESSION 1. GREENERY IN TELANGANA 79
CHAPTER 21- GREENERY IN TELANGANA sustenance of all life forms, like human beings and animals. Due to deforestation and degradation of forests, wild animals such as monkeys, bears and leopards are entering villages and disturbing the households. Therefore, the Telangana state government has planned a massive plantation programme to increase the forest cover in the state. Q2. What are the uses of forests? (Refer to TB Page 184 Q2) A. Forests have the following uses. We get fruits, nuts, medicines and flowers from the trees. They help in increasing the amount of rainfall, which results in tanks and wells having ample water that can be used for irrigation. They help in reducing pollution. They provide abundant fodder for grazing animals, such as sheep, goats, cows, etc. They provide shelter to animals and birds. Q3. Suggest a few measures to protect plants. (Refer to TB Page 184 Q3) A. Plants can be protected by geotagging. providing tree guards. adopting plants and watering them regularly. Q4. How are the trees on both sides of the road helpful to us? (Refer to TB Page 184 Q4) A. Sample Answer The presence of trees on both sides of the road is helpful in giving shade to the travellers. They provide oxygen, which is necessary for people to breathe. Information Skills Q1. Collect newspaper clippings, showing news related to the planting of saplings and make an album. (Refer to TB Page 184 Q5) A. Student’s activity Reflection on Contemporary Issues and Questioning Q1. How was vanamahotsavam conducted recently in your locality? (Refer to TB Page 184 Q6) SESSION 1. GREENERY IN TELANGANA 80
CHAPTER 21- GREENERY IN TELANGANA A. Student’s response (Sample Answer) Children were dressed as trees and performed a skit. Saplings were planted in the neighbourhood park. Everyone in the locality took a pledge to protect the trees. Song and dance performances were given. Appreciation and Sensitivity Q1. Create a few slogans on afforestation. (Refer to TB Page 184 Q7) A. Slogans on afforestation are as follows. You plant a tree, you plant a life. Want nature's resources for free? Plant more and more trees. Let there be greenery and some more trees for our scenery. Each one teach one how to plant one. Trees are to humans as water is to fish. 1. Greenery is important for the sustenance of all life forms, like human beings and animals. 2. The forest cover in Telangana is only 24%, as opposed to the expected 33% of the total geographical area, according to the National Forest Policy. 3. The Telangana state government is initiating a massive plantation programme to increase the forest cover in the state. 4. 230 crore seedlings are to be planted and 4000 nurseries are to be established. 5. Medicinal, fruit and nut-bearing and flowering plants are being planted across the state. 6. Forests are helpful to us as we get fruits, nuts, fodder, medicines and flowers from the trees. They help in increasing the amount of rainfall and reducing pollution, along with providing shelter to animals and birds. 7. Plants can be protected by geotagging, providing tree guards and making people adopt plants and water them regularly. 8. Jadav Molai Payeng is known as the ‘Forest Man of India’. 9. Daripalli Ramaiah, also known as Vanajeevi Ramaiah, from the village of Reddypally has contributed significantly to increasing the green cover, for which he was awarded the Padma Shri. SESSION 1. GREENERY IN TELANGANA 81
CHAPTER 21- GREENERY IN TELANGANA —— CCE Based Practice Questions —— AS1-Conceptual Understanding Column B V1e. ryMSathchotrhteAfonllsowwiengr.Type Questions 1. Match the following. a. 33% b. 24% Column A c. 1988 d. 4000 (i) Forest cover in Telangana e. 230 crore (ii) National Forest Policy (iii) Minimum tree cover (iv) Proposed seedlings to be planted (v) Nurseries to be established 2. Fill in the blanks. (i) Telangana is situated in the _____________ plateau. (ii) The rainfall in Telangana is __________ and __________. (iii) Tree cover is essential for the ____________ of all life forms. (iv) In Telangana, the forest cover is less because of ___________ of trees. (v) Neem and tulsi are ____________ plants. (vi) The ______________ from the nurseries are distributed freely to participants of the Greenery Programme. (vii) Grasslands and green meadows will be available for _____________________. (viii) Jadav Molai Payeng participated in the social forestry programme in ____________. (ix) ________________________________ is called the ‘Forest Man of India’. (x) In _________________, ‘Each one, plant one’ has been initiated. 3. Answer the following questions in one sentence. (i) How is the climate of Telangana? CHAPTER 21. GREENERY IN TELANGANA 82
CHAPTER 21- GREENERY IN TELANGANA (ii) Name two medicinal plants. (iii) Name two fruit and nut-bearing plants. (iv) Give two examples of flowering plants. (v) Give two examples of forest produce. (vi) How many seedlings are proposed to be planted in Telangana? (vii) Name the forest that grew due to the efforts of Jadav Molai Payeng. 83 (viii) Which programme related to trees is being initiated in schools? CHAPTER 21. GREENERY IN TELANGANA
CHAPTER 21- GREENERY IN TELANGANA (ix) Which programme related to trees is being initiated in schools? (x) Which programme is being encouraged by the State Government in schools? Short Answer Type Questions 4. Answer the following questions in 3-4 sentences. (i) What is the minimum tree cover as notified by the National Forest Policy? Why is the tree cover necessary? CHAPTER 21. GREENERY IN TELANGANA 84
CHAPTER 21- GREENERY IN TELANGANA (ii) Write a short note on the tree plantation programme initiated by the Telangana state government. (iii) What steps have been taken by the Telangana state government to protect the plants? (iv) What effect does growing more trees have on animals? (v) What effect does growing more trees have on animals? CHAPTER 21. GREENERY IN TELANGANA 85
CHAPTER 21- GREENERY IN TELANGANA Long Answer Type Questions 5. Answer the following questions in 6-8 sentences. (i) Write a short note of the efforts of Jadav Molai Payeng. (iI) What efforts did Vanajeevi Ramaiah take to expand the green cover? CHAPTER 21. GREENERY IN TELANGANA 86
CHAPTER 21- GREENERY IN TELANGANA AS4-Reflection on Contemporary Issues and Questioning Long Answer Type Questions 6. Answer the following questions in 6-8 sentences. (i) The governments are increasingly focusing on planting more trees to fight climate change. Do you think there is a connection between global warming and the felling of trees. AS6-Appreciation and Sensitivity Long Answer Type Questions 7. Answer the following questions in 6-8 sentences. (i) How has deforestation affected humans? CHAPTER 21. GREENERY IN TELANGANA 87
CHAPTER 21- GREENERY IN TELANGANA Objective Questions AS1-Conceptual Understanding 8. Choose the correct answer. (i) Telangana has ______ forests and scrublands. (A) evergreen (B) thorn (C) tidal (D) deciduous (ii) Telangana is situated in a _____ zone. (A) arid (B) semi-arid (C) cold (D) dry (iii) Massive planting activities have been taken up in_______________________. (A) barren hills (B) tank bunds (C) colleges (D) all of the above (iv) _____ will have abundant fodder, if more trees are planted. (A) Sheep (B) Goats (C) Cows (D) all of the above (v) ____ is an example of forest produce. (A) Fire wood (B) Comb (C) Blanket (D) Chair (vi) Who all have participated in the Greenery Programme? (A) district collectors (B) prominent citizens (C) celebrities (D) all of the above CHAPTER 21. GREENERY IN TELANGANA 88
CHAPTER 21- GREENERY IN TELANGANA (vii) ______ is caused due to emissions from industries. (A) Deforestation (B) Pollution (C) Afforestation (D) none of the above (viii) _____ is required for protection of trees. (A) Tree guard (B) Geotagging (C) both a and b (D) none of the above (ix) Jadav Molai Payeng took care of trees in ____ acres of land. (A) 1370 (B) 1360 (C) 1380 (D) 1390 (x) Who has won the Padma Shri among the following? (A) Jadav Molai Payeng (B) Vanajeevi Ramaiah (C) both a and b (D) none of the above CHAPTER 21. GREENERY IN TELANGANA 89
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