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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 not a type of wildlife sanctuary in India?

  1. National Park

  2. Wildlife Sanctuary

  3. Conservation Reserve

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

National Parks are not a type of wildlife sanctuary in India. Wildlife Sanctuaries, Conservation Reserves, and Community Reserves are the three types of wildlife sanctuaries in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a legal framework for the management of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India?

  1. The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

  2. The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980

  3. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

  4. The National Parks Act, 1972
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The National Parks Act, 1972 is not a legal framework for the management of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India. The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 are the three main legal frameworks for the management of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a type of protected area in India?

  1. National Park

  2. Wildlife Sanctuary

  3. Conservation Reserve

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

Biosphere Reserve is not a type of protected area in India. National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary, and Conservation Reserve are the three types of protected areas in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a type of wildlife sanctuary in India?

  1. National Park

  2. Wildlife Sanctuary

  3. Conservation Reserve

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

National Parks are not a type of wildlife sanctuary in India. Wildlife Sanctuaries, Conservation Reserves, and Community Reserves are the three types of wildlife sanctuaries in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a legal framework for the management of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India?

  1. The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

  2. The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980

  3. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

  4. The National Parks Act, 1972
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The National Parks Act, 1972 is not a legal framework for the management of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India. The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 are the three main legal frameworks for the management of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a type of protected area in India?

  1. National Park

  2. Wildlife Sanctuary

  3. Conservation Reserve

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

Biosphere Reserve is not a type of protected area in India. National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary, and Conservation Reserve are the three types of protected areas in India.

Multiple choice

Which lake in Western India is a popular destination for birdwatching?

  1. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

  2. Keoladeo National Park

  3. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

  4. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Keoladeo National Park, located in Rajasthan, is a renowned bird sanctuary and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is home to a diverse range of bird species, including migratory birds.

Multiple choice

Which of the following was a major species of tree that was protected by the Mauryan Empire?

  1. Teak

  2. Sal

  3. Pine

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

Teak was a major species of tree that was protected by the Mauryan Empire.

Multiple choice

Which of the following was a major species of animal that was protected by the Mauryan Empire?

  1. Elephant

  2. Tiger

  3. Lion

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

Elephant was a major species of animal that was protected by the Mauryan Empire.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a type of protected area in India?

  1. National Park

  2. Wildlife Sanctuary

  3. Biosphere Reserve

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

Tiger Reserves are not a type of protected area in India. They are a special category of protected area created specifically for the conservation of tigers.

Multiple choice

Which is the largest national park in India?

  1. Jim Corbett National Park

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Nanda Devi National Park

  4. Kanha National Park
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Nanda Devi National Park is the largest national park in India, covering an area of 630.33 sq km.

Multiple choice

Which is the oldest national park in India?

  1. Jim Corbett National Park

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Gir National Park

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

Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park in India, established in 1936.

Multiple choice

Which is the only floating national park in India?

  1. Keibul Lamjao National Park

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Manas National Park

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

Keibul Lamjao National Park is the only floating national park in India, located in the Loktak Lake in Manipur.

Multiple choice

Which is the largest wildlife sanctuary in India?

  1. Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary

  2. Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary

  3. Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary

  4. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary is the largest wildlife sanctuary in India, covering an area of 644.26 sq km.

Multiple choice

Which is the oldest wildlife sanctuary in India?

  1. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

  2. Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary

  3. Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary

  4. Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is the oldest wildlife sanctuary in India, established in 1895.