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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 is the only biosphere reserve in India that is also a national park?

  1. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve

  2. Kaziranga Biosphere Reserve

  3. Manas Biosphere Reserve

  4. Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve
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Explanation

Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is the only biosphere reserve in India that is also a national park.

Multiple choice

Which is the largest biosphere reserve in India?

  1. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve

  2. Kaziranga Biosphere Reserve

  3. Manas Biosphere Reserve

  4. Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve
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Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is the largest biosphere reserve in India, covering an area of 22,367 sq km.

Multiple choice

Which is the oldest biosphere reserve in India?

  1. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve

  2. Kaziranga Biosphere Reserve

  3. Manas Biosphere Reserve

  4. Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve
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Explanation

Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is the oldest biosphere reserve in India, established in 1988.

Multiple choice

Which is the only tiger reserve in India that is also a national park?

  1. Ranthambore Tiger Reserve

  2. Kaziranga Tiger Reserve

  3. Manas Tiger Reserve

  4. Sundarbans Tiger Reserve
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Explanation

Ranthambore Tiger Reserve is the only tiger reserve in India that is also a national park.

Multiple choice

Which is the largest tiger reserve in India?

  1. Kaziranga Tiger Reserve

  2. Ranthambore Tiger Reserve

  3. Manas Tiger Reserve

  4. Sundarbans Tiger Reserve
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Kaziranga Tiger Reserve is the largest tiger reserve in India, covering an area of 1,030 sq km.

Multiple choice

Which is the oldest tiger reserve in India?

  1. Kaziranga Tiger Reserve

  2. Ranthambore Tiger Reserve

  3. Manas Tiger Reserve

  4. Sundarbans Tiger Reserve
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Explanation

Kaziranga Tiger Reserve is the oldest tiger reserve in India, established in 1905.

Multiple choice

Which is the only elephant reserve in India?

  1. Periyar Elephant Reserve

  2. Kaziranga Elephant Reserve

  3. Manas Elephant Reserve

  4. Sundarbans Elephant Reserve
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Explanation

Periyar Elephant Reserve is the only elephant reserve in India.

Multiple choice

Which is the largest elephant reserve in India?

  1. Periyar Elephant Reserve

  2. Kaziranga Elephant Reserve

  3. Manas Elephant Reserve

  4. Sundarbans Elephant Reserve
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Explanation

Periyar Elephant Reserve is the largest elephant reserve in India, covering an area of 1,200 sq km.

Multiple choice

The endangered Ganges River Dolphin is a unique species of:

  1. Dolphin

  2. Whale

  3. Porpoise

  4. Manatee
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Explanation

The Ganges River Dolphin is a freshwater dolphin species found in the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers.

Multiple choice

Scrub forests are home to a variety of wildlife. Which of the following animals is not commonly found in scrub forests?

  1. Lions

  2. Tigers

  3. Leopards

  4. Antelopes
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Explanation

Lions are not commonly found in scrub forests, as they prefer open grasslands and savannas for hunting.

Multiple choice

Which desert is famous for its unique wildlife, including the Arabian oryx and sand gazelles?

  1. Rub' al Khali Desert

  2. Sahara Desert

  3. Gobi Desert

  4. Namib Desert
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Explanation

The Rub' al Khali Desert is home to a variety of wildlife, including the Arabian oryx, sand gazelles, and houbara bustards.

Multiple choice

The Central Highlands region is home to a variety of livestock. Which of the following is the most common type of livestock found in this region?

  1. Cattle

  2. Buffalo

  3. Goat

  4. Sheep
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Explanation

Cattle are the most common type of livestock found in the Central Highlands region, with a significant population of dairy and draft cattle.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major conservation effort in the Eastern Ghats?

  1. Project Tiger

  2. Project Elephant

  3. Project Lion

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Project Tiger, Project Elephant, and Project Lion are all major conservation efforts in the Eastern Ghats.

Multiple choice

Which of these is an example of a threatened species, facing a high risk of extinction?

  1. Giant Panda

  2. Blue Whale

  3. African Elephant

  4. Polar Bear
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Explanation

All of the listed species, including the Giant Panda, Blue Whale, African Elephant, and Polar Bear, are classified as threatened due to various factors such as habitat loss, poaching, and climate change.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Camel

  2. Blackbuck

  3. Chinkara

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Camel, Blackbuck, and Chinkara are all found in the Thar Desert.