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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
Which of the following is an endangered species found in the Kaziranga National Park?
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One-horned rhinoceros
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Asian elephant
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Royal Bengal tiger
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Gaur
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The one-horned rhinoceros is a critically endangered species found in the Kaziranga National Park in Assam, India. It is the largest one-horned rhinoceros species in the world.
Which of the following is an endangered species found in the Jim Corbett National Park?
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Royal Bengal tiger
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Asiatic black bear
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Snow leopard
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Musk deer
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The Royal Bengal tiger is an endangered species found in the Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand, India. It is the largest tiger subspecies in the world.
Which of the following is an endangered species found in the Ranthambore National Park?
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Royal Bengal tiger
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Indian leopard
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Sloth bear
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Chinkara
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The Royal Bengal tiger is an endangered species found in the Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan, India. It is one of the most popular tiger reserves in India.
Which of the following is an endangered species found in the Kanha National Park?
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Barasingha
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Indian bison
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Nilgai
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Dhole
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The barasingha is an endangered species found in the Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is a large deer with 12 antlers.
Which of the following is an endangered species found in the Periyar National Park?
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Asian elephant
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Nilgiri tahr
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Lion-tailed macaque
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Great Indian hornbill
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The lion-tailed macaque is an endangered species found in the Periyar National Park in Kerala, India. It is a large primate with a distinctive mane of hair around its face.
Which of the following is an endangered species found in the Sundarbans National Park?
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Royal Bengal tiger
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Ganges river dolphin
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Saltwater crocodile
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Indian python
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The Royal Bengal tiger is an endangered species found in the Sundarbans National Park in West Bengal, India. It is the largest tiger subspecies in the world.
Which of the following is an endangered species found in the Gir National Park?
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Asiatic lion
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Indian leopard
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Sloth bear
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Chinkara
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The Asiatic lion is an endangered species found in the Gir National Park in Gujarat, India. It is the only population of Asiatic lions in the world.
Which of the following is an endangered species found in the Nanda Devi National Park?
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Snow leopard
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Bharal
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Himalayan tahr
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Musk deer
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The snow leopard is an endangered species found in the Nanda Devi National Park in Uttarakhand, India. It is a large cat that is adapted to living in high mountain environments.
Which of the following is an endangered species found in the Valley of Flowers National Park?
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Blue poppy
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Brahma kamal
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Cobra lily
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Snow leopard
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The blue poppy is an endangered species found in the Valley of Flowers National Park in Uttarakhand, India. It is a beautiful flower that is found in high mountain meadows.
Which of the following is an endangered species found in the Great Himalayan National Park?
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Snow leopard
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Bharal
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Himalayan tahr
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Musk deer
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The snow leopard is an endangered species found in the Great Himalayan National Park in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is a large cat that is adapted to living in high mountain environments.
Which of the following is an endangered species found in the Khangchendzonga National Park?
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Snow leopard
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Bharal
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Himalayan tahr
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Musk deer
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The snow leopard is an endangered species found in the Khangchendzonga National Park in Sikkim, India. It is a large cat that is adapted to living in high mountain environments.
Which of the following is an endangered species found in the Manas National Park?
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Golden langur
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Pygmy hog
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Hispid hare
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White-winged wood duck
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The golden langur is an endangered species found in the Manas National Park in Assam, India. It is a beautiful primate with a golden coat of fur.
Which of the following is an endangered species found in the Kaziranga National Park?
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One-horned rhinoceros
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Asian elephant
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Royal Bengal tiger
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Gaur
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Correct answer
Explanation
The one-horned rhinoceros is a critically endangered species found in the Kaziranga National Park in Assam, India. It is the largest one-horned rhinoceros species in the world.
Which of the following is an endangered species found in the Jim Corbett National Park?
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Royal Bengal tiger
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Asiatic black bear
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Snow leopard
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Musk deer
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Correct answer
Explanation
The Royal Bengal tiger is an endangered species found in the Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand, India. It is the largest tiger subspecies in the world.
Which of the following is an endangered species found in the Ranthambore National Park?
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Royal Bengal tiger
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Indian leopard
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Sloth bear
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Chinkara
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Correct answer
Explanation
The Royal Bengal tiger is an endangered species found in the Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan, India. It is one of the most popular tiger reserves in India.