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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 a major national park located in the Thar Desert?

  1. Ranthambore National Park

  2. Jim Corbett National Park

  3. Desert National Park

  4. Kaziranga National Park
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The Desert National Park is the major national park located in the Thar Desert.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a protected area category in India?

  1. National Park

  2. Wildlife Sanctuary

  3. Biosphere Reserve

  4. Conservation Reserve
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Conservation Reserve is not a protected area category in India. The three main categories of protected areas in India are National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, and Biosphere Reserves.

Multiple choice

Which hill station is known for its wildlife sanctuary?

  1. Shimla

  2. Darjeeling

  3. Ooty

  4. Corbett National Park
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Corbett National Park is a famous wildlife sanctuary located in the foothills of the Himalayas and is known for its tiger population.

Multiple choice

Which eco-tourism festival in Sikkim highlights the state's rich biodiversity and promotes responsible tourism?

  1. Sikkim Bird Festival

  2. Sikkim Rhododendron Festival

  3. Sikkim Orchid Festival

  4. Sikkim Tea Festival
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The Sikkim Bird Festival is an eco-tourism event that showcases the state's diverse birdlife and encourages sustainable tourism practices.

Multiple choice

The Pushkar Camel Fair, held in Rajasthan, is renowned for its vibrant display of which animal?

  1. Horses

  2. Elephants

  3. Camels

  4. Buffaloes
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The Pushkar Camel Fair is a colorful festival in Rajasthan, known for its large gathering of camels, trading, and cultural performances.

Multiple choice

Which eco-tourism festival in Kerala highlights the state's rich biodiversity and promotes responsible tourism practices?

  1. Kerala Bird Festival

  2. Kerala Backwater Festival

  3. Kerala Tea Festival

  4. Kerala Temple Festival
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Explanation

The Kerala Bird Festival is an eco-tourism event that showcases the state's diverse birdlife and encourages sustainable tourism practices.

Multiple choice

Which Jataka Tale illustrates the consequences of greed and selfishness?

  1. The Golden Goose

  2. The Foolish Rabbit

  3. The Elephant and the Blind Men

  4. The Monkey and the Crocodile
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Explanation

The "Golden Goose" story teaches the lesson of greed and selfishness through the tale of a man who kills a goose that lays golden eggs, only to find that he has lost his fortune.

Multiple choice

Which Jataka Tale illustrates the importance of mindfulness and awareness?

  1. The Elephant and the Blind Men

  2. The Foolish Rabbit

  3. The Wise Monkey

  4. The Lion and the Mouse
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The "Elephant and the Blind Men" story highlights the importance of mindfulness and awareness, as each blind man touches a different part of the elephant and comes to a different conclusion about its appearance, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive understanding.

Multiple choice

The Himalayan region is home to how many species of mammals?

  1. 300

  2. 400

  3. 500

  4. 600
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The Himalayan region is home to an estimated 500 species of mammals, including the snow leopard, the Tibetan antelope, and the red panda.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the state animal of Uttarakhand?

  1. Snow leopard

  2. Himalayan black bear

  3. Musk deer

  4. Bharal
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The musk deer is the state animal of Uttarakhand.

Multiple choice

The Himalayan region is home to how many species of birds?

  1. 900

  2. 1000

  3. 1100

  4. 1200
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The Himalayan region is home to an estimated 1200 species of birds, including the Himalayan monal, the blood pheasant, and the lammergeier.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the state bird of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Western tragopan

  2. Cheer pheasant

  3. Himalayan monal

  4. Snow partridge
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Explanation

The western tragopan is the state bird of Himachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

The Himalayan region is home to how many species of reptiles?

  1. 150

  2. 200

  3. 250

  4. 300
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The Himalayan region is home to an estimated 250 species of reptiles, including the Himalayan pit viper, the king cobra, and the Indian rock python.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the state reptile of Arunachal Pradesh?

  1. Tokay gecko

  2. Indian rock python

  3. King cobra

  4. Himalayan pit viper
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Explanation

The tokay gecko is the state reptile of Arunachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the state amphibian of Meghalaya?

  1. Himalayan newt

  2. Sikkim salamander

  3. Arunachal frog

  4. Golden frog
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The golden frog is the state amphibian of Meghalaya.