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Analyze the question: The question asks which act helps conserve wildlife and forests. We need the practice that does NOT harm animals or trees.

Concept: Conservation means protecting and wisely using natural resources. Practices that kill endangered animals or cut down trees for ordinary use damage wildlife and forests. Using substitutes, such as plastic in place of wood, reduces pressure on those resources.

Evaluating each act:

• I. Making shoes from crocodile skin: This requires killing crocodiles, which reduces wildlife populations. It should not be encouraged.
• II. Making tables with plastic: Plastic replaces timber, so fewer trees are felled. This protects forests, and it harms no animals. It should be encouraged.
• III. Using elephant tusk for decoration: This encourages poaching of elephants, which are endangered. It should not be encouraged.
• IV. Using firewood for cooking: This leads to deforestation and loss of habitat. It should not be encouraged.

Answer: Only act II supports conservation of both wildlife and forests, so the answer is C.

Tip: In conservation questions, look for the option that uses a substitute (like plastic, gas, or kerosene) in place of wildlife products or timber. Options that involve killing animals or cutting trees are usually the wrong ones.