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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 a near threatened species of reptile found in India?

  1. Indian Rock Python

  2. King Cobra

  3. Gharial

  4. Indian Star Tortoise
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Star Tortoise is a small tortoise found in the dry forests of India. It is classified as near threatened due to habitat loss and illegal trade.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a near threatened species of amphibian found in India?

  1. Indian Bullfrog

  2. Malabar Tree Toad

  3. Indian Purple Frog

  4. Assam Roofed Turtle
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Purple Frog is a small frog found in the Western Ghats of India. It is classified as near threatened due to habitat loss and pollution.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a near threatened species of fish found in India?

  1. Golden Mahseer

  2. Hilsa

  3. Catla

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

The Golden Mahseer is a large fish found in the rivers of India. It is classified as near threatened due to overfishing and habitat loss.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a near threatened species of plant found in India?

  1. Indian Rosewood

  2. Sal

  3. Teak

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

The Indian Rosewood is a valuable timber tree found in the forests of India. It is classified as near threatened due to overexploitation and habitat loss.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a successful conservation effort for a near threatened species in India?

  1. The Project Tiger

  2. The Save the Rhino campaign

  3. The Great Indian Bustard Conservation Project

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the mentioned conservation efforts have been successful in protecting near threatened species in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a near threatened species of India?

  1. Asiatic Lion

  2. Snow Leopard

  3. Indian Elephant

  4. Golden Mahseer
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Snow Leopard is not a near threatened species of India. It is classified as vulnerable by the IUCN.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a near threatened species of bird found in the Western Ghats of India?

  1. Great Indian Bustard

  2. Blackbuck

  3. Malabar Grey Hornbill

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

The Malabar Grey Hornbill is a near threatened species of bird found in the Western Ghats of India. It is classified as near threatened due to habitat loss and hunting.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a near threatened species of mammal found in the Eastern Himalayas of India?

  1. Asiatic Lion

  2. Red Panda

  3. Indian Elephant

  4. Golden Mahseer
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Red Panda is a near threatened species of mammal found in the Eastern Himalayas of India. It is classified as near threatened due to habitat loss and poaching.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a near threatened species of reptile found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India?

  1. Indian Rock Python

  2. King Cobra

  3. Saltwater Crocodile

  4. Indian Star Tortoise
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Saltwater Crocodile is a near threatened species of reptile found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India. It is classified as near threatened due to habitat loss and hunting.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a near threatened species of amphibian found in the Western Ghats of India?

  1. Indian Bullfrog

  2. Malabar Tree Toad

  3. Indian Purple Frog

  4. Assam Roofed Turtle
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Malabar Tree Toad is a near threatened species of amphibian found in the Western Ghats of India. It is classified as near threatened due to habitat loss and pollution.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Giant panda

  2. African elephant

  3. Blue whale

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the listed species are critically endangered, meaning they are facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a successful conservation effort for an endangered species?

  1. The California condor

  2. The black-footed ferret

  3. The giant panda

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the listed species have experienced successful conservation efforts, resulting in increased population sizes and reduced risk of extinction.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of protected area?

  1. National park

  2. Wildlife sanctuary

  3. Marine protected area

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

Game reserves are not considered protected areas in the same way as national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and marine protected areas, as they primarily focus on hunting and conservation of game species rather than the protection of biodiversity.

Multiple choice

Which animal species is well-adapted to the Highland Climate Zone of India?

  1. Snow Leopard

  2. Indian Elephant

  3. Bengal Tiger

  4. Ganges River Dolphin
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Snow Leopard is a well-adapted species to the cold and harsh conditions of the Highland Climate Zone.

Multiple choice

The Mughal coins often depicted various symbols and motifs. Which of these was a common feature on coins issued by Akbar?

  1. Peacock

  2. Tiger

  3. Elephant

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

The peacock was a prominent symbol on coins issued by Akbar, representing his imperial authority and grandeur.