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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 of the following is the largest endemic mammal of India?

  1. Asian elephant

  2. Bengal tiger

  3. Indian rhinoceros

  4. Gaur
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The Asian elephant is the largest endemic mammal of India. It is found in the forests of southern India and the foothills of the Himalayas.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the smallest endemic mammal of India?

  1. Pygmy shrew

  2. Indian mouse deer

  3. Four-striped palm squirrel

  4. Nilgiri tahr
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The pygmy shrew is the smallest endemic mammal of India. It is found in the forests of southern India and the Western Ghats.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an endemic bird species of India?

  1. Great Indian bustard

  2. Bengal florican

  3. Sarus crane

  4. All of the above
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The great Indian bustard, Bengal florican, and sarus crane are all endemic bird species of India. They are found only in India and nowhere else in the world.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest endemic bird species of India?

  1. Great Indian bustard

  2. Bengal florican

  3. Sarus crane

  4. Indian peafowl
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The great Indian bustard is the largest endemic bird species of India. It is found in the grasslands of central and western India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the smallest endemic bird species of India?

  1. Fairy bluebird

  2. Sunbird

  3. Flowerpecker

  4. Tit
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The fairy bluebird is the smallest endemic bird species of India. It is found in the forests of southern India and the Western Ghats.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an endemic reptile species of India?

  1. Indian cobra

  2. Russell's viper

  3. King cobra

  4. All of the above
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The Indian cobra, Russell's viper, and king cobra are all endemic reptile species of India. They are found only in India and nowhere else in the world.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest endemic reptile species of India?

  1. King cobra

  2. Indian rock python

  3. Reticulated python

  4. Green anaconda
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The king cobra is the largest endemic reptile species of India. It is found in the forests of southern India and the Western Ghats.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the smallest endemic reptile species of India?

  1. Dwarf gecko

  2. Indian blind snake

  3. Brahminy blind snake

  4. Common blind snake
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The dwarf gecko is the smallest endemic reptile species of India. It is found in the forests of southern India and the Western Ghats.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an endemic amphibian species of India?

  1. Indian bullfrog

  2. Indian purple frog

  3. Indian tree frog

  4. All of the above
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The Indian bullfrog, Indian purple frog, and Indian tree frog are all endemic amphibian species of India. They are found only in India and nowhere else in the world.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest endemic amphibian species of India?

  1. Indian bullfrog

  2. Indian purple frog

  3. Indian tree frog

  4. Malabar giant frog
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The Malabar giant frog is the largest endemic amphibian species of India. It is found in the forests of southern India and the Western Ghats.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the smallest endemic amphibian species of India?

  1. Dwarf frog

  2. Indian cricket frog

  3. Indian glass frog

  4. Indian tree frog
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The dwarf frog is the smallest endemic amphibian species of India. It is found in the forests of southern India and the Western Ghats.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an endemic fish species of India?

  1. Mahseer

  2. Catla

  3. Rohu

  4. All of the above
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The mahseer, catla, and rohu are all endemic fish species of India. They are found only in India and nowhere else in the world.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest endemic fish species of India?

  1. Golden mahseer

  2. Goonch catfish

  3. Hilsa shad

  4. Indian salmon
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The golden mahseer is the largest endemic fish species of India. It is found in the rivers of northern India and the Himalayas.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the smallest endemic fish species of India?

  1. Dwarf rasbora

  2. Indian pygmy goby

  3. Indian ricefish

  4. Indian loach
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The dwarf rasbora is the smallest endemic fish species of India. It is found in the rivers of southern India and the Western Ghats.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of an endangered species?

  1. African elephant

  2. Giant panda

  3. Blue whale

  4. All of the above
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All of the above are examples of endangered species. The African elephant is threatened by poaching and habitat loss. The giant panda is threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation. The blue whale is threatened by whaling and ship strikes.