CBSE Class 10 Social Science Forest and Wildlife Resources Important Questions 2027
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9 questions from Forest and Wildlife Resources (Contemporary India-II) appeared in 5 of the 7 CBSE papers we analysed (2022–2026) — here are the topics that matter, the questions that repeat, and every previous-year question from this chapter.
Key facts
- Geography - Contemporary India-II unit — 20 marks in the official syllabus
- Asked in 5 of 7 analysed papers (2022–2026)
- About 1.3 questions per paper (OR alternatives counted separately)
- 2 question patterns repeated across papers
Important topics in Forest and Wildlife Resources
| # | Topic | Asked in | Importance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conservation of forests and wildlife / government projects | Board 2024Board 2025Board 2026Sample 2025 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 2 | Community and types of forest management | Board 2025Sample 2025Sample 2026 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3 | Causes of depletion of flora and fauna | Sample 2026 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Repeated questions from Forest and Wildlife Resources
1. Forest classification and its regions
2×Sample 2025Sample 20261 marks
Based on the classification of forests, which of the following statements would most likely apply to places like Jammu and Kashmir, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala etc.? A. These places mostly have forests managed as reserved or protected forests for conservation. B. They rely on unclassed forests and local community management for forest conservation. C. They have forest resources and primarily focus on industrial development. D. There are no classified forests and forest management is entirely left to private ownership.
2. National park / reserve state
2×Board 2025Board 20261 marks
Match Column – I with Column – II and choose the correct option:
Column – I (National Park) — Column – II (States)
a. Corbett b. Sunderban c. Sariska d. Periyar
i. Rajasthan ii. Uttarakhand iii. Kerala iv. West Bengal
Options:
(A) a-ii, b-i, c-iv, d-iii
(B) a-i, b-iii, c-ii, d-iv
(C) a-iv, b-ii, c-iii, d-i
(D) a-ii, b-iv, c-i, d-iii
Forest and Wildlife Resources questions by paper
| Paper | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Board 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Board 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Board 2024 | 2 | 4 |
| Board 2025 | 2 | 2 |
| Sample 2025 | 2 | 2 |
| Board 2026 | 1 | 1 |
| Sample 2026 | 2 | 2 |
Counts include both options of internal-choice (OR) questions.
Previous year questions: Forest and Wildlife Resources
Board 2026 1 question
Match Column – I with Column – II and choose the correct option:
Column – I (National Park) — Column – II (States)
a. Corbett b. Sunderban c. Sariska d. Periyar
i. Rajasthan ii. Uttarakhand iii. Kerala iv. West Bengal
Options:
(A) a-ii, b-i, c-iv, d-iii
(B) a-i, b-iii, c-ii, d-iv
(C) a-iv, b-ii, c-iii, d-i
(D) a-ii, b-iv, c-i, d-iii
Sample 2026 2 questions
A total of 628 tigers died in India during the past five years due to natural causes and other reasons, including poaching, according to government data. Meanwhile, 349 people were killed in tiger attacks during this period, with one state alone recording 200 deaths. [source: ptinews.com]. Which of the following is the most significant indirect consequence of poaching on the tiger population? A. Reduction in the prey species, dwindling tiger's food supply. B. Increase in human-wildlife conflicts in protected areas C. Rise in the tiger population. D. Decrease in tourism revenue in national parks
Based on the classification of forests, which of the following statements would most likely apply to places like Jammu and Kashmir, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala etc.? A. These places mostly have forests managed as reserved or protected forests for conservation. B. They rely on unclassed forests and local community management for forest conservation. C. They have forest resources and primarily focus on industrial development. D. There are no classified forests and forest management is entirely left to private ownership.
Board 2025 2 questions
Arrange the following categories of forests in India from the largest to the smallest in terms of area and choose the correct option : I. Reserved II. Protected III. Unclassed. Options : (A) III, II, I (B) I, II, III (C) II, III, I (D) III, I, II
'Sariska Tiger Reserve' is located in which one of the following states ? (A) Madhya Pradesh (B) Rajasthan (C) Uttar Pradesh (D) Maharashtra
Sample 2025 2 questions
Match List I and II and select the correct answer using the codes below in the lists:
List I: 1. Reserved Forests; 2. Protected Forests; 3. Unclassed Forests.
List II: a. North Eastern States; b. Andhra Pradesh; c. Haryana.
Options:
(A) 1 (a), 2 (b), 3 (c)
(B) 1 (c), 2 (b), 3 (a)
(C) 1 (a), 2 (c), 3 (b)
(D) 1 (b), 2 (c), 3 (a)
Conservation of forest is a key to the survival of human mankind. Some of the practices undertaken in India in this direction is Joint Forest Management. Identify the correct information related to Joint Forest Management.
1. It involves local communities in the management and restoration of degraded forests.
2. The programme has been in formal existence since 1980.
3. Jharkhand passed the first resolution for Joint Forest Management.
4. The members of local village communities are entitled to intermediary benefits like non timber forest producers.
Options:
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 4 only
(D) 3 and 4 only
Board 2024 2 questions
Suggest any two measures for the conservation of forest.
Suggest any two measures for the conservation of wildlife.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most important topics in CBSE Class 10 Social Science Forest and Wildlife Resources?
By how often and how recently they were asked: Conservation of forests and wildlife / government projects; Community and types of forest management; Causes of depletion of flora and fauna.
How many marks does Forest and Wildlife Resources carry in the CBSE Class 10 Social Science exam?
Forest and Wildlife Resources is part of the Geography - Contemporary India-II unit, which carries 20 marks in the official syllabus. In the analysed papers it had about 1.3 questions per paper.
Do questions from Forest and Wildlife Resources repeat in board exams?
Yes — 2 question patterns from this chapter appeared in two or more past board or official sample papers. They are listed on this page with the years they were asked.