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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 species of deer is found in the Sundarbans?

  1. Chital

  2. Sambhar

  3. Hog deer

  4. Barasingha
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The hog deer is a small deer species found in the Sundarbans.

Multiple choice

Which species of bird is found in the Sundarbans?

  1. Royal Bengal tiger

  2. Ganges river dolphin

  3. Indian rhinoceros

  4. Great hornbill
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The great hornbill is a large bird species found in the Sundarbans.

Multiple choice

Which species of fish is found in the Sundarbans?

  1. Hilsa

  2. Rohu

  3. Catla

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

The hilsa is a fish species found in the Sundarbans.

Multiple choice

Which species of reptile is found in the Sundarbans?

  1. King cobra

  2. Russell's viper

  3. Indian rock python

  4. Monitor lizard
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The monitor lizard is a reptile species found in the Sundarbans.

Multiple choice

Which species of amphibian is found in the Sundarbans?

  1. Indian bullfrog

  2. Common toad

  3. Tree frog

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

The Indian bullfrog is an amphibian species found in the Sundarbans.

Multiple choice

Which town is known for its scenic beauty and is a popular destination for nature lovers?

  1. Palampur

  2. Dharamshala

  3. Baijnath

  4. Kangra
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Explanation

Palampur is renowned for its scenic beauty, surrounded by lush tea plantations, pine forests, and snow-capped mountains, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a category under the Endangered Species Act?

  1. Endangered

  2. Threatened

  3. Candidate

  4. Sensitive
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Endangered Species Act recognizes two main categories: Endangered and Threatened. Candidate and Sensitive are not official categories under the Act.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a protected area category under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972?

  1. National Park

  2. Sanctuary

  3. Conservation Reserve

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

Conservation Reserve is not a protected area category under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a flagship species of Project Tiger?

  1. Tiger

  2. Elephant

  3. Leopard

  4. Rhinoceros
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Rhinoceros is not a flagship species of Project Tiger.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a Ramsar site in India?

  1. Chilika Lake

  2. Sunderbans

  3. Keoladeo National Park

  4. Nanda Devi National Park
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Nanda Devi National Park is not a Ramsar site in India.

Multiple choice

The Wildlife Institute of India is located in which state?

  1. Uttarakhand

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Rajasthan

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

The Wildlife Institute of India is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

Multiple choice

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

  1. National Wildlife Sanctuary

  2. State Wildlife Sanctuary

  3. Community Wildlife Sanctuary

  4. Private Wildlife Sanctuary
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Private Wildlife Sanctuary is not a type of wildlife sanctuary in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a protected species under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972?

  1. Tiger

  2. Elephant

  3. Leopard

  4. Sloth Bear
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sloth Bear is not a protected species under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the national tree of India?

  1. Banyan

  2. Mango

  3. Neem

  4. Peepal
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Explanation

The Peepal tree (Ficus religiosa) is the national tree of India. It is a large, deciduous tree with heart-shaped leaves and smooth, grey bark.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the state tree of Uttarakhand?

  1. Oak

  2. Rhododendron

  3. Pine

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

The Oak tree (Quercus leucotrichophora) is the state tree of Uttarakhand. It is a large, deciduous tree with lobed leaves and acorns.