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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

What is the name of the animal that is mentioned most often in the Atharva Veda?

  1. Cow

  2. Horse

  3. Goat

  4. Sheep
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Cow is mentioned more often in the Atharva Veda than any other animal.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a marine protected area (MPA) in India?

  1. Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park

  2. Sundarbans National Park

  3. Kaziranga National Park

  4. Jim Corbett National Park
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park is an example of a marine protected area (MPA) in India. The Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park is located in the Gulf of Mannar, off the coast of Tamil Nadu. The park is home to a variety of marine life, including coral reefs, sea turtles, and dolphins.

Multiple choice

Which of the following species is extinct in India?

  1. Asiatic lion

  2. Bengal tiger

  3. Indian rhinoceros

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

The dodo was a flightless bird that was native to the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. It was hunted to extinction by humans in the 17th century.

Multiple choice

What is the scientific name of the extinct Indian cheetah?

  1. Acinonyx jubatus venaticus

  2. Acinonyx jubatus raineyii

  3. Acinonyx jubatus guttatus

  4. Acinonyx jubatus hecki
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The scientific name of the extinct Indian cheetah is Acinonyx jubatus venaticus.

Multiple choice

Which of the following species is not extinct in India?

  1. Pink-headed duck

  2. Great Indian bustard

  3. Jerdon's courser

  4. Passenger pigeon
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The great Indian bustard is not extinct in India, although it is critically endangered.

Multiple choice

What is the scientific name of the extinct Indian aurochs?

  1. Bos primigenius namadicus

  2. Bos primigenius indicus

  3. Bos primigenius faurai

  4. Bos primigenius nomadicus
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The scientific name of the extinct Indian aurochs is Bos primigenius namadicus.

Multiple choice

Which of the following species is extinct in India?

  1. Indian elephant

  2. Indian rhinoceros

  3. Indian tiger

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

The Indian lion is extinct in India. It was once found in the Gir Forest of Gujarat, but it was hunted to extinction by the early 20th century.

Multiple choice

What is the scientific name of the extinct Indian wolf?

  1. Canis lupus pallipes

  2. Canis lupus laniger

  3. Canis lupus chanco

  4. Canis lupus indicus
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The scientific name of the extinct Indian wolf is Canis lupus pallipes.

Multiple choice

Which of the following species is not extinct in India?

  1. Jerdon's courser

  2. Passenger pigeon

  3. Dodo

  4. Pink-headed duck
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Jerdon's courser is not extinct in India, although it is critically endangered.

Multiple choice

What is the scientific name of the extinct Indian gaur?

  1. Bos gaurus gaurus

  2. Bos gaurus laosiensis

  3. Bos gaurus readei

  4. Bos gaurus indicus
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The scientific name of the extinct Indian gaur is Bos gaurus indicus.

Multiple choice

Which of the following species is extinct in India?

  1. Indian elephant

  2. Indian rhinoceros

  3. Indian tiger

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

The Indian lion is extinct in India. It was once found in the Gir Forest of Gujarat, but it was hunted to extinction by the early 20th century.

Multiple choice

What is the scientific name of the extinct Indian cheetah?

  1. Acinonyx jubatus venaticus

  2. Acinonyx jubatus raineyii

  3. Acinonyx jubatus guttatus

  4. Acinonyx jubatus hecki
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The scientific name of the extinct Indian cheetah is Acinonyx jubatus venaticus.

Multiple choice

Which of these treks takes you through the Govind Pashu Vihar National Park?

  1. Kedarnath Trek

  2. Gangotri Trek

  3. Yamunotri Trek

  4. Badrinath Trek
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Gangotri Trek takes you through the Govind Pashu Vihar National Park, which is home to a variety of wildlife, including the Himalayan black bear, snow leopard, and musk deer.

Multiple choice

Which of these treks offers a chance to see the endangered snow leopard?

  1. Kedarnath Trek

  2. Gangotri Trek

  3. Yamunotri Trek

  4. Badrinath Trek
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Gangotri Trek offers a chance to see the endangered snow leopard, as it is home to a population of these elusive animals.

Multiple choice

Which of these treks takes you through the Nanda Devi National Park?

  1. Roopkund Trek

  2. Har Ki Dun Trek

  3. Kedarkantha Trek

  4. Nag Tibba Trek
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Roopkund Trek takes you through the Nanda Devi National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to a variety of flora and fauna.