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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

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

  1. Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary

  2. Nilgiri Marten National Park

  3. Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary

  4. Nagarhole National Park
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Explanation

Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu is famous for its successful conservation of the Nilgiri marten. The sanctuary is home to a significant population of Nilgiri martens 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 Malabar giant squirrel?

  1. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

  2. Malabar Giant Squirrel National Park

  3. Nagarhole National Park

  4. Bandipur National Park
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Explanation

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala is known for its successful conservation of the Malabar giant squirrel. The sanctuary is home to a significant population of Malabar giant squirrels 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 pangolin?

  1. Pakke Tiger Reserve

  2. Indian Pangolin National Park

  3. Nameri National Park

  4. Orang National Park
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Explanation

Pakke Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh is famous for its successful conservation of the Indian pangolin. The reserve is home to a significant population of Indian pangolins 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 red panda?

  1. Khangchendzonga National Park

  2. Red Panda National Park

  3. Singalila National Park

  4. Neora Valley National Park
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Explanation

Khangchendzonga National Park in Sikkim is known for its successful conservation of the red panda. The park is home to a significant population of red pandas and has been successful in protecting and increasing their numbers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following animals is found in the Tundra climate zone of India?

  1. Elephants

  2. Tigers

  3. Polar bears

  4. Snow leopards
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Explanation

Snow leopards, known for their thick fur and elusive nature, are found in the Tundra climate zone of India.

Multiple choice

Which lake is famous for its migratory birds?

  1. Chilika Lake

  2. Loktak Lake

  3. Nal Sarovar

  4. Sambhar Lake
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Explanation

Chilika Lake is famous for its migratory birds, with over 160 species of birds visiting the lake during the winter season.

Multiple choice

Which lake is a national park?

  1. Chilika Lake

  2. Loktak Lake

  3. Nal Sarovar

  4. Sambhar Lake
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Explanation

Loktak Lake is a national park, known for its unique ecosystem and floating islands.

Multiple choice

Which lake is a bird sanctuary?

  1. Chilika Lake

  2. Loktak Lake

  3. Nal Sarovar

  4. Sambhar Lake
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Explanation

Nal Sarovar is a bird sanctuary, known for its diverse birdlife, including migratory birds.

Multiple choice

Which lake is home to the endangered Sangai deer?

  1. Chilika Lake

  2. Loktak Lake

  3. Nal Sarovar

  4. Sambhar Lake
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Explanation

Loktak Lake is home to the endangered Sangai deer, a unique species found only in Manipur.

Multiple choice

Which disease caused a significant decline in the population of Asian elephants in the 1990s?

  1. Tuberculosis

  2. Anthrax

  3. Hemorrhagic septicemia

  4. Foot-and-mouth disease
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Explanation

Hemorrhagic septicemia, caused by the bacterium Pasteurella multocida, led to the death of thousands of Asian elephants in the 1990s, particularly in southern India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a conservation success story?

  1. The California condor

  2. The black rhinoceros

  3. The giant panda

  4. The Sumatran tiger
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Explanation

The California condor is an example of a conservation success story, as it was brought back from the brink of extinction through captive breeding and reintroduction programs.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a protected area?

  1. National park

  2. Wildlife sanctuary

  3. Marine protected area

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Protected areas are areas of land or sea that are designated for conservation purposes, and can include national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and marine protected areas.

Multiple choice

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

  1. National park

  2. Wildlife sanctuary

  3. Biosphere reserve

  4. Agricultural reserve
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Explanation

Agricultural reserves are not a type of protected area. They are areas designated for agricultural production and are not subject to the same level of protection as other types of protected areas.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the forest where Lord Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana spent fourteen years in exile?

  1. Ayodhya

  2. Mithila

  3. Panchavati

  4. Chitrakoot
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Explanation

Panchavati is the forest where Lord Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana spent fourteen years in exile, encountering various challenges and adventures.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest National Park in India?

  1. Jim Corbett National Park

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Kanha National Park

  4. Sundarbans National Park
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Explanation

Sundarbans National Park is the largest National Park in India, covering an area of over 10,000 square kilometers.