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d. The antonym of
usly as given in Para 4 15
Read the following passage carefully.
(12 marks)
1. Saving wild animals from extinction has, for many years, been a problem for zoologists and wildlife
conservationists. In the last two decades, the problem has become acute, and has received so much
publicity, that most people are aware and now concerned about it. This may, at first, seem strange because
one of the most gratifying developments in the last few years has been the passing of strict laws to
protect wild animals and consequent decline in hunting as a big game of sport. Why is it, then,
that some rare wild animals are still threatened with extinction and some of the less rare ones are
rapidly declining in number?
2. One reason is the 'march of civilisation'. When an area is wholly cleared of vegetation to make room for
new towns or factory sites for hydroelectric plants, the natural home of several species is destroyed. The
displaced animals must either migrate to another area or perish. Even the clearing of land for construction
of roads or an airfield may involve 'pushing back the jungle, and the smaller the area in which wild animals
compete for a living, the smaller the number that can hope to survive.
3. Many wonderful species of plants and animals have been lost, and many others remain endangered. More
than 80% of the world's species remain in the tropical rainforest. It is estimated that about 50 to 100 species
of animals are lost each day as a result of destruction of their habitats. Many beautiful creatures have
vanished from the face of the earth, and that is a tragedy.
4. Civilisation brings, too, swift and easy transport and so assists those who are determined to break various
pro-conservation laws. Thieves can elude the wardens, shoot an elephant for its tusks, a rhinoceros for its
horn, or a deer for its meat, and be miles away from the site of the crime before the dead or dying victim
is even discovered.
5. It is sad that civilisation that has facilitated so many people who have previously known only hunger
and misery has also been responsible for aiding heartless criminals who, for their personal material gain
slaughter harmless animals. This also threatens the disappearance of some species from the earth forever.
1. On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer the following questions in about 30-40 words each.
(2 x 4 = 8 marks)
a. 'This may at first seem strange.' What does the word 'This' refer to here? Why does the author think that 'This
may seem strange?
b. What does the author mean by 'march of civilisation'?
C. How does modern transport threaten the survival of wild animals?
d. What is the sad reflection that the author makes in the last Paragraph of the passage?​

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