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Indian Flora and Fauna

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Indian flora and fauna questions cover national parks, endangered species, and wildlife protection laws. These topics are crucial for the environmental ecology sections of UPSC, state PSC, and banking exams. Practice these questions to master the biodiversity and conservation concepts required for government tests.

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Indian Flora and Fauna Questions

Multiple choice commercial applications i love gujarat flora and fauna in forest ecosystem threatened species need of conservation

The Indian wild ass (Asinus hemionus) is found in 

  1. Garhwal Himalayas

  2. Plateau of Ladakh

  3. Thar deser

  4. Rann of Kutch
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Indian wild ass (Equus hemionus) is only found in the little Rann of Kutch.
It is protected in the sanctuary, known as the Wild Ass Wildlife Sanctuary located in the little rann of kutch in the Gujarat. It was established in 1972 under the Wildlife protection Act of 1972.
So, the correct answer is option A.
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The diverse animal species found in their natural surroundings is called as

  1. Flora

  2. Fauna

  3. Vulnerable species

  4. Endangered species
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Fauna is a term which refers to all of the animal life found within a specified region, time period, or both. The plants of the earth produce the oxygen that is breathed by the fauna and in turn, the fauna exhales the carbon dioxide that the flora needs to live. The existence of one species depends upon the existence of the other.

So, the correct answer is 'Fauna'.

Multiple choice evs i love gujarat flora and fauna in forest ecosystem threatened species need of conservation

Which of the following is the flora of the Panchmari biosphere reserve?

  1. Silver fern

  2. Sal

  3. Arjun

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Biosphere reserves can be defined as the areas which are meant for protection of biodiversity. Pachmarhi reserve is distributed in three districts which include Hoshangabad, Betul, and Chindwara. Flora is the plant life which is found in this region. Some of the important timber species of the reserve are teak and sal. Wild mango is an endemic species of mango which is found in this reserve. Whisk fern, Silver fern, Arjun, and Jamun are certain endemic species which are flora of this reserve. 
Thus, the correct answer is option D. 
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Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India?

  1. Sea Horse

  2. Gangetic Shark

  3. River Dolphin

  4. Blue Whale
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

River Dolphin is the national aquatic animal of India. It is a fully aquatic mammal that resides exclusively in freshwater or brackish water. It is relatively small compared to other dolphins, having evolved to survive in warm, shallow water and strong river currents. Their ears have specific adaptations to their aquatic environment. Dolphins are one of the oldest creatures in the world.

So, the correct answer is 'River Dolphin'.

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Barasingha and wild buffaloes are found in Satpura national park, called as 

  1. Biota

  2. Species

  3. Fauna

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Satpura national park is located in the regions of Madhya Pradesh. The fauna is the animal life which is found in a particular region. The fauna of this park comprises of wild bear, leopards, barasingha, bison, wild buffaloes, black buck, sloth bear, fox, porcupine, squirrel, etc. 

Thus, the correct answer is option C. 

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A squirrel has big fluffy tail is the fauna of

  1. Panchmarhi Biosphere reserve

  2. Kaziranga national park

  3. Jim Corbett national park

  4. Kanha national park
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Biosphere reserves can be defined as the areas which are meant for protection of biodiversity. Pachmarhi reserve is distributed in three districts which include Hoshangabad, Betul, and Chindwara. It mainly consists of three wildlife conservation units. The giant squirrel is known to have a big huge and fluffy tail. These are endemic species and are found in specific regions. Several species as rhesus monkey, Indian giant squirrel, and flying squirrels are endemic to the area.

Thus, the correct answer is option A. 

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Bison, flying squirrel and Wolf are the fauna of 

  1. Satpura national park

  2. Panchmari Biosphere reserve

  3. Great Nicobar island

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
Biosphere reserves can be defined as the areas which are meant for protection of biodiversity. Pachmarhi reserve is distributed in three districts which include Hoshangabad, Betul, and Chindwara. It mainly consists of three wildlife conservation units. Fauna is the animal life of the particular region. Bison, Indian giant squirrel, flying squirrel and wolf are the endemic species. These are the animals which form the fauna of this region. 
Thus, the correct answer is option B.  
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The fauna of the Bandhavgarh national park is 

  1. Chinkara

  2. Leopard

  3. White tiger

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Bandhavgarh was declared as the Bandhavgarh tiger reserve due to the program of protection of tiger. Project Tiger was started in 1972. As project tiger extended its activities and area of influence, the main fauna of this park was known to be the white tiger. These are the endemic species which are protected and preserved in these areas. 

Thus, the correct answer is option C. 

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Which among the following is one of the largest wintering ground for the migratory waterfowl in India?

  1. Ghana Sanctuary, Rajasthan

  2. Chilka Lake, Orissa

  3. Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, Haryana

  4. Dal Lake, Kashmir
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Chilka Lake is one of the largest brackish water lagoons in India and serves as a major wintering ground for migratory birds.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a Ramsar site in India?

  1. Sunderbans

  2. Chilika Lake

  3. Wular Lake

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Sunderbans, Chilika Lake, and Wular Lake are all Ramsar sites in India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the forest where Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana lived in exile?

  1. Dandaka Forest

  2. Chitrakoot Forest

  3. Panchavati Forest

  4. Sarayu Forest
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Dandaka Forest is the name of the forest where Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana lived in exile.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a major character in the Panchatantra?

  1. The lion

  2. The jackal

  3. The elephant

  4. The monkey
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The monkey is not a major character in the Panchatantra.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of protected area?

  1. National park

  2. Wildlife sanctuary

  3. Marine protected area

  4. Game reserve
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Game reserves are areas where hunting is allowed under certain regulations, while protected areas are typically established to conserve biodiversity and natural ecosystems.

Multiple choice

Which species was brought back from the brink of extinction through the efforts of conservationists and the establishment of national parks?

  1. African Elephant

  2. Giant Panda

  3. Bald Eagle

  4. Black Rhinoceros
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Bald Eagle population in the United States declined drastically due to habitat loss and the use of pesticides. Conservation efforts, including the banning of DDT and the establishment of national parks, helped the species recover.