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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 animal is considered the vehicle of Lord Ganesha?

  1. Mouse

  2. Elephant

  3. Lion

  4. Bull
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The mouse, known as Mushika, is the vehicle of Lord Ganesha, the god of wisdom and remover of obstacles.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the sacred bird associated with Lord Kartikeya?

  1. Peacock

  2. Swan

  3. Eagle

  4. Parrot
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The peacock is the sacred bird associated with Lord Kartikeya, the god of war and son of Lord Shiva.

Multiple choice

Which animal is considered the vehicle of Lord Indra?

  1. Elephant

  2. Horse

  3. Lion

  4. Bull
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The elephant, known as Airavata, is the vehicle of Lord Indra, the king of the gods and god of thunder and rain.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the sacred bird associated with Lord Hanuman?

  1. Eagle

  2. Swan

  3. Parrot

  4. Crow
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The eagle is the sacred bird associated with Lord Hanuman, the monkey god and devotee of Lord Rama.

Multiple choice

Which animal is considered the vehicle of Goddess Parvati?

  1. Lion

  2. Tiger

  3. Elephant

  4. Bull
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The lion is the vehicle of Goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva.

Multiple choice

Which bird sanctuary in Kerala is known for its diverse birdlife, including migratory species?

  1. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

  2. Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary

  3. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

  4. Silent Valley National Park
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Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is a renowned bird sanctuary in Kerala, home to a wide variety of resident and migratory bird species, making it a popular destination for birdwatching enthusiasts.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a type of game meat in Asia?

  1. Wild Boar

  2. Sika Deer

  3. Goral

  4. All of the above
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Wild Boar, Sika Deer, and Goral are all types of game meat in Asia.

Multiple choice

Which wildlife species is most commonly targeted by poachers in India?

  1. Tigers

  2. Elephants

  3. Rhinos

  4. Leopards
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Tigers are the most commonly targeted wildlife species by poachers in India due to the high demand for their body parts in traditional medicine and the illegal wildlife trade.

Multiple choice

Which national park in India is home to the largest population of one-horned rhinoceros?

  1. Kaziranga National Park

  2. Manas National Park

  3. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

  4. Orang National Park
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Kaziranga National Park in Assam is home to the largest population of one-horned rhinoceros in the world.

Multiple choice

Which government agency is responsible for the management and protection of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India?

  1. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

  2. National Tiger Conservation Authority

  3. Wildlife Institute of India

  4. Forest Survey of India
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The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is the nodal agency responsible for the management and protection of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the flagship species conservation program launched by the Government of India in 2010?

  1. Project Tiger

  2. Project Elephant

  3. Project Rhino

  4. Project Lion
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Project Tiger is the flagship species conservation program launched by the Government of India in 2010 to protect tigers and their habitats.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the largest national park in India?

  1. Hemis National Park

  2. Dachigam National Park

  3. Nanda Devi National Park

  4. Kaziranga National Park
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Nanda Devi National Park in Uttarakhand is the largest national park in India, covering an area of 630.33 sq km.

Multiple choice

Which national park in India is famous for its population of snow leopards?

  1. Hemis National Park

  2. Dachigam National Park

  3. Nanda Devi National Park

  4. Kaziranga National Park
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Hemis National Park in Ladakh is famous for its population of snow leopards, which are found at altitudes of 3,000 to 6,000 meters.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the national park in India that is home to the only population of Asiatic lions?

  1. Gir National Park

  2. Sasan Gir National Park

  3. Gir Forest National Park

  4. Gir Wildlife Sanctuary
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Gir National Park in Gujarat is home to the only population of Asiatic lions in the world.

Multiple choice

Which national park in India is famous for its population of blackbucks?

  1. Velavadar National Park

  2. Keoladeo National Park

  3. Sultanpur National Park

  4. Desert National Park
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Velavadar National Park in Gujarat is famous for its population of blackbucks, which are found in large numbers in the grasslands of the park.