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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 national park in India is home to the endangered one-horned rhinoceros?

  1. Kaziranga National Park

  2. Jim Corbett National Park

  3. Ranthambore National Park

  4. Gir National Park
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which wildlife sanctuary in India is famous for its tiger population?

  1. Ranthambore National Park

  2. Kanha National Park

  3. Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve

  4. Sunderbans Tiger Reserve
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Explanation

Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan is one of the best places in India to see tigers in the wild.

Multiple choice

Which national park in India is home to the Asiatic lion?

  1. Gir National Park

  2. Sunderbans Tiger Reserve

  3. Kaziranga National Park

  4. Jim Corbett National Park
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Explanation

Gir National Park in Gujarat is the only place in the world where Asiatic lions are found.

Multiple choice

Which wildlife sanctuary in India is known for its elephant population?

  1. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

  2. Nagarhole National Park

  3. Bandipur National Park

  4. Mudumalai National Park
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Explanation

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala is home to a large population of elephants.

Multiple choice

Which national park in India is famous for its birdlife?

  1. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

  2. Keoladeo National Park

  3. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

  4. Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary
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Explanation

Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its diverse birdlife.

Multiple choice

Which wildlife sanctuary in India is home to the snow leopard?

  1. Hemis National Park

  2. Dachigam National Park

  3. Great Himalayan National Park

  4. Khangchendzonga National Park
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Explanation

Hemis National Park in Ladakh is home to a population of snow leopards.

Multiple choice

Which national park in India is known for its mangrove forests?

  1. Sunderbans Tiger Reserve

  2. Bhitarkanika National Park

  3. Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary

  4. Pichavaram Mangrove Forest
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Explanation

Sunderbans Tiger Reserve in West Bengal is the largest mangrove forest in the world.

Multiple choice

Which wildlife sanctuary in India is famous for its turtle nesting sites?

  1. Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary

  2. Rushikulya Rookery

  3. Olive Ridley Project

  4. Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary
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Explanation

Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary in Odisha is one of the most important turtle nesting sites in the world.

Multiple choice

Which national park in India is home to the Nilgiri tahr?

  1. Eravikulam National Park

  2. Anamalai Tiger Reserve

  3. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

  4. Silent Valley National Park
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Explanation

Eravikulam National Park in Kerala is home to the endangered Nilgiri tahr.

Multiple choice

Which wildlife sanctuary in India is known for its coral reefs?

  1. Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park

  2. Lakshadweep Marine National Park

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands Marine National Park

  4. Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve
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Explanation

Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park in Tamil Nadu is home to a variety of coral reefs.

Multiple choice

Which national park in India is famous for its hot springs?

  1. Manas National Park

  2. Nanda Devi National Park

  3. Valley of Flowers National Park

  4. Hemkund Sahib
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Explanation

Manas National Park in Assam is home to a number of hot springs.

Multiple choice

Which wildlife sanctuary in India is known for its blackbuck population?

  1. Velavadar Blackbuck National Park

  2. Gir National Park

  3. Ranthambore National Park

  4. Kaziranga National Park
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Explanation

Velavadar Blackbuck National Park in Gujarat is home to a large population of blackbucks.

Multiple choice

Which national park in India is famous for its waterfalls?

  1. Nohkalikai Falls

  2. Dudhsagar Falls

  3. Jog Falls

  4. Shivanasamudra Falls
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Explanation

Nohkalikai Falls in Meghalaya is the highest waterfall in India.

Multiple choice

Which wildlife sanctuary in India is known for its gaur population?

  1. Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve

  2. Nagarhole National Park

  3. Bandipur National Park

  4. Mudumalai National Park
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Explanation

Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra is home to a large population of gaurs.

Multiple choice

Which national park in India is famous for its caves?

  1. Ajanta Caves

  2. Ellora Caves

  3. Elephanta Caves

  4. Khandagiri Caves
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Explanation

Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and are famous for their Buddhist rock-cut caves.