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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 NOT a protected area under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972?

  1. National Park

  2. Sanctuary

  3. Conservation Reserve

  4. Biosphere Reserve
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Conservation Reserves are not specifically mentioned in the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 as a protected area.

Multiple choice

Which Schedule of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 includes animals that are considered to be vermin?

  1. Schedule I

  2. Schedule II

  3. Schedule III

  4. Schedule V
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Schedule V of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 includes animals that are considered to be vermin.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of protected area under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980?

  1. National Park

  2. Sanctuary

  3. Reserve Forest

  4. Protected Forest
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Reserve Forests are not a type of protected area under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a tiger reserve in India?

  1. Kaziranga National Park

  2. Ranthambore National Park

  3. Kanha National Park

  4. Nagarhole National Park
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Kaziranga National Park is not a tiger reserve in India.

Multiple choice

Alpine forests are home to a variety of unique and endangered species. Which of the following is an example?

  1. Snow leopard

  2. Red panda

  3. Himalayan black bear

  4. Golden eagle
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The snow leopard is an iconic species found in alpine forests and is considered endangered due to habitat loss and poaching.

Multiple choice

Which iconic species has been classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN due to habitat loss and poaching?

  1. African Elephant

  2. Giant Panda

  3. Blue Whale

  4. Orangutan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The African Elephant population has been severely impacted by habitat loss, poaching for ivory, and human-elephant conflict.

Multiple choice

Which species has been pushed to the brink of extinction due to habitat loss and fragmentation?

  1. Mountain Gorilla

  2. Golden Lion Tamarin

  3. Black Rhino

  4. Snow Leopard
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Mountain Gorillas have faced habitat loss and fragmentation due to deforestation and human encroachment.

Multiple choice

Which species has been severely impacted by habitat loss and hunting?

  1. Cheetah

  2. Polar Bear

  3. Vaquita

  4. Javan Rhinoceros
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Javan Rhinoceros population has been decimated due to habitat loss and poaching for its horn.

Multiple choice

Which species has been affected by habitat loss and fragmentation due to human activities?

  1. African Wild Dog

  2. Maned Wolf

  3. Red Panda

  4. Snow Leopard
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

African Wild Dogs have faced habitat loss and fragmentation due to human activities like agriculture and urbanization.

Multiple choice

Which species has been impacted by habitat loss and hunting?

  1. Black-footed Ferret

  2. Giant Panda

  3. Snow Leopard

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

The Black-footed Ferret population has declined due to habitat loss and hunting for its fur.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a climate-resilient tourism destination in India?

  1. Uttarakhand

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Kerala

  4. Rajasthan
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Kerala is an example of a climate-resilient tourism destination in India due to its focus on sustainable tourism practices, such as promoting responsible waste management, conserving water resources, and protecting natural habitats.

Multiple choice

India is one of the world's most biodiverse countries. Approximately how many species of plants and animals are found in India?

  1. 100,000

  2. 200,000

  3. 300,000

  4. 400,000
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C Correct answer
Explanation

India is home to approximately 300,000 species of plants and animals, making it one of the world's most biodiverse countries.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT an endangered species found in India?

  1. Bengal Tiger

  2. Asiatic Lion

  3. Great Indian Bustard

  4. Common Myna
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Common Myna is not an endangered species found in India. Bengal Tiger, Asiatic Lion, and Great Indian Bustard are all endangered species found in India.

Multiple choice

The Indian government has taken several steps to protect biodiversity in the country. Which of the following is NOT a protected area in India?

  1. National Parks

  2. Wildlife Sanctuaries

  3. Biosphere Reserves

  4. Ramsar Sites
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ramsar Sites are not protected areas in India. National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, and Biosphere Reserves are all protected areas in India.

Multiple choice

Which desert is the most popular destination for desert safaris in India?

  1. Thar Desert

  2. Great Rann of Kutch

  3. Little Rann of Kutch

  4. Marusthali Desert
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, is the most popular destination for desert safaris in India. It is located in the states of Rajasthan, Haryana, and Punjab.