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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

The Kaziranga National Park is famous for its population of which endangered species?

  1. One-horned rhinoceros

  2. Tiger

  3. Elephant

  4. Gaur
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Kaziranga National Park in Assam is known for its large population of one-horned rhinoceros.

Multiple choice

Which wildlife sanctuary is home to the largest population of tigers in India?

  1. Corbett National Park

  2. Ranthambore National Park

  3. Bandhavgarh National Park

  4. Kanha National Park
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Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand is home to the largest population of tigers in India.

Multiple choice

The Sunderbans National Park is famous for its population of which endangered species?

  1. Royal Bengal tiger

  2. Ganges river dolphin

  3. Saltwater crocodile

  4. Indian python
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The Sunderbans National Park in West Bengal is home to the largest population of Royal Bengal tigers in the world.

Multiple choice

Which national park is known for its population of snow leopards?

  1. Hemis National Park

  2. Great Himalayan National Park

  3. Nanda Devi National Park

  4. Valley of Flowers National Park
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Explanation

Hemis National Park in Ladakh is known for its population of snow leopards.

Multiple choice

The Periyar National Park is famous for its population of which endangered species?

  1. Asian elephant

  2. Nilgiri tahr

  3. Malabar gray hornbill

  4. Lion-tailed macaque
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Periyar National Park in Kerala is known for its large population of Asian elephants.

Multiple choice

Which wildlife sanctuary is home to the largest population of blackbucks in India?

  1. Velavadar National Park

  2. Little Rann of Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary

  3. Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary

  4. Keoladeo National Park
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Explanation

Velavadar National Park in Gujarat is home to the largest population of blackbucks in India.

Multiple choice

The Kanha National Park is famous for its population of which endangered species?

  1. Barasingha

  2. Tiger

  3. Leopard

  4. Dhole
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Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh is known for its population of barasingha, also known as swamp deer.

Multiple choice

Which national park is home to the largest population of Asiatic wild asses in India?

  1. Little Rann of Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary

  2. Great Rann of Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary

  3. Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary

  4. Keoladeo National Park
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The Little Rann of Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat is home to the largest population of Asiatic wild asses in India.

Multiple choice

The Keoladeo National Park is famous for its population of which endangered species?

  1. Siberian crane

  2. Sarus crane

  3. Black-necked stork

  4. Painted stork
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Explanation

Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan is known for its population of Siberian cranes, which migrate there during the winter months.

Multiple choice

Which wildlife sanctuary is home to the largest population of gaur in India?

  1. Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve

  2. Pench National Park

  3. Kanha National Park

  4. Nagarhole National Park
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Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra is home to the largest population of gaur in India.

Multiple choice

The Dachigam National Park is famous for its population of which endangered species?

  1. Hangul

  2. Snow leopard

  3. Ibex

  4. Marmot
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Explanation

Dachigam National Park in Jammu and Kashmir is known for its population of hangul, also known as Kashmir stag.

Multiple choice

Which national park is home to the largest population of nilgai in India?

  1. Ranthambore National Park

  2. Sariska National Park

  3. Keoladeo National Park

  4. Nagarhole National Park
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Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan is home to the largest population of nilgai in India.

Multiple choice

The Manas National Park is famous for its population of which endangered species?

  1. Golden langur

  2. Pygmy hog

  3. Hispid hare

  4. White-winged wood duck
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Manas National Park in Assam is known for its population of golden langurs.

Multiple choice

Which wildlife sanctuary is home to the largest population of chinkara in India?

  1. Desert National Park

  2. Rann of Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary

  3. Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary

  4. Keoladeo National Park
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Desert National Park in Rajasthan is home to the largest population of chinkara in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for obtaining a permit for trekking in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in India?

  1. A valid passport

  2. A detailed itinerary of the trek

  3. Proof of trekking experience

  4. A medical certificate
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A valid passport is not required for obtaining a permit for trekking in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in India.