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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 desert national park is home to the endangered Great Indian Bustard?

  1. Desert National Park

  2. Rann of Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary

  3. Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary

  4. Nanda Devi National Park
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Desert National Park in Rajasthan is home to the endangered Great Indian Bustard. It is the largest national park in India and is known for its diverse wildlife and scenic landscapes.

Multiple choice

Which desert safari destination in India is known for its white sand dunes?

  1. Thar Desert

  2. Great Rann of Kutch

  3. Little Rann of Kutch

  4. Marusthali Desert
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Great Rann of Kutch in Gujarat is known for its white sand dunes. It is the largest salt desert in the world and is a popular destination for desert safaris.

Multiple choice

Which desert safari destination in India is known for its camel breeding farms?

  1. Thar Desert

  2. Great Rann of Kutch

  3. Little Rann of Kutch

  4. Marusthali Desert
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Little Rann of Kutch in Gujarat is known for its camel breeding farms. It is home to a large population of camels and is a popular destination for camel safaris.

Multiple choice

Which desert safari destination in India is known for its vibrant tribal culture?

  1. Thar Desert

  2. Great Rann of Kutch

  3. Little Rann of Kutch

  4. Marusthali Desert
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Great Rann of Kutch in Gujarat is known for its vibrant tribal culture. The region is home to several tribal communities, each with its own unique traditions and customs.

Multiple choice

The Nakshatra Temples in India often feature sculptures of which animal?

  1. Cow

  2. Elephant

  3. Horse

  4. Lion
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The cow is considered a sacred animal in Hinduism, and its sculptures are often found in Nakshatra Temples.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the lake in India that is home to the endangered Sangai deer?

  1. Loktak Lake

  2. Wular Lake

  3. Vembanad Lake

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

Loktak Lake in Manipur is home to the endangered Sangai deer.

Multiple choice

Which lake in India is known as the 'Lake of Cranes'?

  1. Keoladeo National Park

  2. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

  3. Sultanpur National Park

  4. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan is known as the 'Lake of Cranes'.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the lake in India that is home to the endangered Kashmir stag?

  1. Wular Lake

  2. Dal Lake

  3. Mansarovar Lake

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

Wular Lake in Jammu and Kashmir is home to the endangered Kashmir stag.

Multiple choice

Which Indian national park is home to the endangered one-horned rhinoceros?

  1. Kaziranga National Park

  2. Jim Corbett National Park

  3. Ranthambore National Park

  4. Gir National Park
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kaziranga National Park in Assam, India, is known for its high density of one-horned rhinoceroses, making it a significant conservation area for this endangered species.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the largest national park in Costa Rica, known for its diverse wildlife and cloud forests?

  1. Manuel Antonio National Park

  2. Tortuguero National Park

  3. Corcovado National Park

  4. Poas Volcano National Park
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Corcovado National Park is the largest national park in Costa Rica, covering an area of over 42,000 hectares. It is renowned for its diverse wildlife, including endangered species like the Baird's tapir and scarlet macaw.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the national park in Tanzania that is famous for its large population of elephants and baobab trees?

  1. Serengeti National Park

  2. Tarangire National Park

  3. Ngorongoro Conservation Area

  4. Lake Manyara National Park
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Tarangire National Park in Tanzania is famous for its large population of elephants and baobab trees. It is also known for its diverse wildlife, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the national park in India that is known for its tiger population and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. Kaziranga National Park

  2. Jim Corbett National Park

  3. Ranthambore National Park

  4. Gir National Park
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ranthambore National Park in India is known for its tiger population and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the best places in India to spot tigers in the wild.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the national park in India that is known for its leopard population and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. Kaziranga National Park

  2. Jim Corbett National Park

  3. Ranthambore National Park

  4. Gir National Park
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Gir National Park in India is known for its leopard population and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the only place in the world where Asiatic lions can be found in the wild.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a major biodiversity hotspot in India?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. Sundarbans
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Sundarbans is a mangrove forest located in Bangladesh and India, and is not considered a major biodiversity hotspot in India.

Multiple choice

Which biodiversity hotspot in India is known for its unique flora and fauna, including the one-horned rhinoceros and the golden langur?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. Northeast India
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Northeast India is known for its unique flora and fauna, including the one-horned rhinoceros and the golden langur.