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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 critically endangered species in Indonesia?

  1. Sumatran orangutan

  2. Javan rhinoceros

  3. Komodo dragon

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above species are critically endangered in Indonesia. The Sumatran orangutan is threatened by habitat loss, the Javan rhinoceros is threatened by poaching, and the Komodo dragon is threatened by habitat loss and hunting.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a critically endangered species in Russia?

  1. Amur leopard

  2. Siberian tiger

  3. Snow leopard

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above species are critically endangered in Russia. The Amur leopard is threatened by poaching, the Siberian tiger is threatened by poaching and habitat loss, and the snow leopard is threatened by climate change and habitat loss.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a critically endangered species in Africa?

  1. Mountain gorilla

  2. Chimpanzee

  3. Bonobo

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above species are critically endangered in Africa. The mountain gorilla is threatened by habitat loss, the chimpanzee is threatened by habitat loss and poaching, and the bonobo is threatened by habitat loss and poaching.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest desert in India?

  1. Great Indian Desert

  2. Cholistan Desert

  3. Little Rann of Kutch

  4. Marusthali Desert
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Explanation

The Great Indian Desert, also known as the Thar Desert, is the largest desert in India and covers an area of around 200,000 square kilometers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following animals is found in the Thar Desert?

  1. Blackbuck

  2. Chinkara

  3. Indian wolf

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Thar Desert is home to a variety of animals, including blackbuck, chinkara, Indian wolf, desert cat, and caracal.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the forest where Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana spent fourteen years in exile?

  1. Ayodhya

  2. Mithila

  3. Panchavati

  4. Chitrakoot
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Panchavati is the forest where Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana resided during their fourteen-year exile.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the national tree of India?

  1. Banyan

  2. Neem

  3. Mango

  4. Ashoka
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Explanation

The banyan (Ficus benghalensis) is the national tree of India. It is a large, evergreen tree with a wide-spreading canopy. The banyan tree is considered sacred in Hinduism and is often planted near temples and other religious sites.

Multiple choice

Which animal was considered sacred by the people of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Cow

  2. Bull

  3. Elephant

  4. Tiger
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The bull was considered sacred by the people of the Indus Valley Civilization. It was often depicted in art and was associated with fertility and strength.

Multiple choice

In the story of the Panchatantra, what is the name of the wise crow who helps the animals defeat the lion?

  1. Karataka

  2. Damanaka

  3. Pingala

  4. Sanjivaka
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Karataka is the wise crow who helps the animals defeat the lion in the story of the Panchatantra.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest national park in India?

  1. Jim Corbett National Park

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Nanda Devi National Park

  4. Sunderbans National Park
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Nanda Devi National Park, located in the state of Uttarakhand, is the largest national park in India, covering an area of approximately 630 square kilometers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a unique ecosystem found in India?

  1. Sundarbans

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Himalayas

  4. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Explanation

The Sundarbans, located in the delta region of the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers, is a unique ecosystem that consists of mangrove forests and is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna.

Multiple choice

Which animal is known as the 'National Animal' of India?

  1. Tiger

  2. Lion

  3. Elephant

  4. Peacock
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Explanation

The tiger is the 'National Animal' of India and is a symbol of strength, courage, and majesty.

Multiple choice

Which bird is known as the 'National Bird' of India?

  1. Peacock

  2. Parrot

  3. Myna

  4. Eagle
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Explanation

The peacock is the 'National Bird' of India and is known for its vibrant colors and elaborate tail feathers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major desert in India?

  1. Thar Desert

  2. Great Indian Desert

  3. Rajasthan Desert

  4. Marusthali Desert
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, is located in the western part of India and is one of the largest deserts in the world.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major national park in India?

  1. Kaziranga National Park

  2. Jim Corbett National Park

  3. Gir National Park

  4. Ranthambore National Park
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Explanation

Kaziranga National Park, located in the state of Assam, is a major national park in India and is famous for its one-horned rhinoceros population.