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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

What is the largest national park in Central India?

  1. Kanha National Park

  2. Bandhavgarh National Park

  3. Pench National Park

  4. Satpura National Park
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Kanha National Park, situated in Madhya Pradesh, is the largest national park in Central India and is known for its tiger population and diverse wildlife.

Multiple choice

Which national park in India is famous for its mangrove forests?

  1. Sunderbans National Park

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Jim Corbett National Park

  4. Ranthambore National Park
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Sunderbans National Park, located in West Bengal, is renowned for its mangrove forests, which are home to a variety of wildlife, including the Bengal tiger.

Multiple choice

What is the largest national park in Northeast India?

  1. Kaziranga National Park

  2. Manas National Park

  3. Nameri National Park

  4. Orang National Park
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Kaziranga National Park, situated in Assam, is the largest national park in Northeast India and is known for its one-horned rhinoceros population.

Multiple choice

Which wildlife sanctuary in India is famous for its gharials?

  1. Chambal Sanctuary

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Manas National Park

  4. Orang National Park
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Chambal Sanctuary, located in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, is renowned for its gharial population and is a significant conservation area.

Multiple choice

Which National Park in India is known for its successful tiger conservation efforts?

  1. Jim Corbett National Park

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Ranthambore National Park

  4. Sunderbans National Park
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Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan is known for its successful tiger conservation efforts. The park has seen a significant increase in the tiger population over the years due to effective management and conservation practices.

Multiple choice

Which Wildlife Sanctuary in India is famous for its successful conservation of the one-horned rhinoceros?

  1. Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary

  2. Manas Wildlife Sanctuary

  3. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

  4. Orang National Park
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Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam is famous for its successful conservation of the one-horned rhinoceros. The sanctuary has been instrumental in protecting and increasing the population of this endangered species.

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Which National Park in India is known for its successful conservation of the Asiatic lion?

  1. Gir National Park

  2. Sasan Gir National Park

  3. Gir Forest National Park

  4. Gir Wildlife Sanctuary
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Gir National Park in Gujarat is known for its successful conservation of the Asiatic lion. The park is home to the largest population of Asiatic lions in the world and has been successful in protecting and increasing their numbers.

Multiple choice

Which Wildlife Sanctuary in India is famous for its successful conservation of the blackbuck?

  1. Velavadar Blackbuck National Park

  2. Blackbuck National Park

  3. Blackbuck Wildlife Sanctuary

  4. Velavadar Wildlife Sanctuary
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Velavadar Blackbuck National Park in Gujarat is famous for its successful conservation of the blackbuck. The park has been successful in protecting and increasing the population of this endangered species.

Multiple choice

Which National Park in India is known for its successful conservation of the snow leopard?

  1. Hemis National Park

  2. Snow Leopard National Park

  3. Great Himalayan National Park

  4. Khangchendzonga National Park
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Hemis National Park in Ladakh is known for its successful conservation of the snow leopard. The park is home to a significant population of snow leopards and has been successful in protecting and increasing their numbers.

Multiple choice

Which Wildlife Sanctuary in India is famous for its successful conservation of the Indian elephant?

  1. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

  2. Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary

  3. Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary

  4. Nagarhole National Park
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Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala is famous for its successful conservation of the Indian elephant. The sanctuary has been successful in protecting and increasing the population of this endangered species.

Multiple choice

Which National Park in India is known for its successful conservation of the great Indian bustard?

  1. Desert National Park

  2. Great Indian Bustard National Park

  3. Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary

  4. Little Rann of Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary
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Desert National Park in Rajasthan is known for its successful conservation of the great Indian bustard. The park is home to a significant population of great Indian bustards and has been successful in protecting and increasing their numbers.

Multiple choice

Which Wildlife Sanctuary in India is famous for its successful conservation of the hangul?

  1. Dachigam National Park

  2. Hangul National Park

  3. Dachigam Wildlife Sanctuary

  4. Hangul Wildlife Sanctuary
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Dachigam National Park in Jammu and Kashmir is famous for its successful conservation of the hangul. The park is home to a significant population of hanguls and has been successful in protecting and increasing their numbers.

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Which National Park in India is known for its successful conservation of the Nilgiri tahr?

  1. Eravikulam National Park

  2. Nilgiri Tahr National Park

  3. Anamalai Tiger Reserve

  4. Periyar Tiger Reserve
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Eravikulam National Park in Kerala is known for its successful conservation of the Nilgiri tahr. The park is home to a significant population of Nilgiri tahrs and has been successful in protecting and increasing their numbers.

Multiple choice

Which Wildlife Sanctuary in India is famous for its successful conservation of the golden langur?

  1. Buxa Tiger Reserve

  2. Golden Langur National Park

  3. Buxa Wildlife Sanctuary

  4. Golden Langur Wildlife Sanctuary
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Buxa Tiger Reserve in West Bengal is famous for its successful conservation of the golden langur. The reserve is home to a significant population of golden langurs and has been successful in protecting and increasing their numbers.

Multiple choice

Which National Park in India is known for its successful conservation of the lion-tailed macaque?

  1. Silent Valley National Park

  2. Lion-Tailed Macaque National Park

  3. Anamalai Tiger Reserve

  4. Periyar Tiger Reserve
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Silent Valley National Park in Kerala is known for its successful conservation of the lion-tailed macaque. The park is home to a significant population of lion-tailed macaques and has been successful in protecting and increasing their numbers.