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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 animal under the Wildlife Protection Act?

  1. Tiger

  2. Lion

  3. Elephant

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

The Wildlife Protection Act provides protection to a wide range of animals, including tigers, lions, and elephants. However, sparrows are not included in the list of protected animals.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a protected area under the Wildlife Protection Act?

  1. National Park

  2. Wildlife Sanctuary

  3. Biosphere Reserve

  4. Reserved Forest
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Reserved Forests are not included in the list of protected areas under the Wildlife Protection Act.

Multiple choice

What is the penalty for possessing wildlife products derived from an endangered species under the Wildlife Protection Act?

  1. Fine

  2. Imprisonment

  3. Both fine and imprisonment

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Possessing wildlife products derived from an endangered species can result in both fine and imprisonment under the Wildlife Protection Act.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the state animal of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Blackbuck

  2. Indian gazelle

  3. Sloth bear

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

Blackbuck is the state animal of Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which riverine wetland is home to the endangered one-horned rhinoceros?

  1. Kaziranga National Park

  2. Keoladeo National Park

  3. Nanda Devi National Park

  4. Rann of Kutch
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kaziranga National Park is home to the endangered one-horned rhinoceros and is located in the Brahmaputra River floodplain in Assam.

Multiple choice

Which riverine wetland is known for its migratory waterfowl?

  1. Keoladeo National Park

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Nanda Devi National Park

  4. Rann of Kutch
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Keoladeo National Park is known for its migratory waterfowl and is located in the Chambal River floodplain in Rajasthan.

Multiple choice

Which riverine wetland is home to the snow leopard?

  1. Nanda Devi National Park

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Keoladeo National Park

  4. Rann of Kutch
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Nanda Devi National Park is home to the snow leopard and is located in the Himalayas in Uttarakhand.

Multiple choice

Which riverine wetland is known for its unique desert ecosystem?

  1. Rann of Kutch

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Keoladeo National Park

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

The Rann of Kutch is known for its unique desert ecosystem and is located in the Thar Desert in Gujarat.

Multiple choice

The Bishnoi community in Rajasthan, India, is known for its successful campaign to protect which species?

  1. Tigers

  2. Elephants

  3. Blackbucks

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

The Bishnoi community, led by Amrita Devi, successfully protected blackbucks from hunting and poaching, demonstrating the power of community-led conservation efforts.

Multiple choice

The Bishnoi community in Rajasthan, India, is known for its successful campaign to protect which animal from hunting and poaching?

  1. Tigers

  2. Elephants

  3. Blackbucks

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

The Bishnoi community, led by Amrita Devi, successfully protected blackbucks from hunting and poaching, demonstrating the power of community-led conservation efforts.

Multiple choice

Which Indian national park is often compared to the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania due to its rich wildlife and diverse ecosystems?

  1. Jim Corbett National Park

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Ranthambore National Park

  4. Gir National Park
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Kaziranga National Park in Assam, India, is often compared to the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania due to its rich wildlife and diverse ecosystems.

Multiple choice

Which of these species is not considered endangered?

  1. Giant Panda

  2. Blue Whale

  3. African Elephant

  4. Bald Eagle
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Bald Eagle was removed from the endangered species list in 2007 due to successful conservation efforts.

Multiple choice

Which animal is known as the 'King of the Jungle'?

  1. Lion

  2. Tiger

  3. Leopard

  4. Jaguar
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Lion is often referred to as the 'King of the Jungle' due to its strength, majestic appearance, and dominant role in the ecosystem.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the state bird of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

  1. Narcondam Hornbill

  2. Nicobar Pigeon

  3. Andaman Teal

  4. White-bellied Sea Eagle
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Narcondam Hornbill is the state bird of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is a critically endangered species that is found only on the island of Narcondam.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the state animal of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

  1. Dugong

  2. Andaman Wild Pig

  3. Saltwater Crocodile

  4. Andaman Nicobar Dove
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Dugong is the state animal of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is a large marine mammal that is found in the waters around the islands.