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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 Schedule of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 provides the highest level of protection to wildlife species?

  1. Schedule I

  2. Schedule II

  3. Schedule III

  4. Schedule IV
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Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 provides the highest level of protection to wildlife species, including endangered and critically endangered species.

Multiple choice

Which national park in Madhya Pradesh is home to the majestic Bengal tiger, diverse wildlife, and stunning landscapes, making it a popular destination for wildlife enthusiasts?

  1. Bandhavgarh National Park

  2. Kanha National Park

  3. Pench National Park

  4. Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve
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Bandhavgarh National Park is renowned for its high density of Bengal tigers, offering excellent opportunities for wildlife safaris and sightings of various other animal species.

Multiple choice

Situated in Uttarakhand, which national park is known for its diverse flora and fauna, including the endangered snow leopard, and offers opportunities for trekking, camping, and wildlife safaris?

  1. Jim Corbett National Park

  2. Nanda Devi National Park

  3. Valley of Flowers National Park

  4. Govind Pashu Vihar National Park
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Explanation

Nanda Devi National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its rich biodiversity, including the endangered snow leopard, and offers a variety of adventure activities such as trekking, camping, and wildlife safaris.

Multiple choice

Which national park in India is known for its one-horned rhinoceros population?

  1. Kaziranga National Park

  2. Jim Corbett National Park

  3. Gir National Park

  4. Ranthambore National Park
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Kaziranga National Park in Assam is renowned for its significant population of one-horned rhinoceros, making it a crucial habitat for this endangered species.

Multiple choice

Which wildlife sanctuary in India is famous for its tiger population?

  1. Ranthambore National Park

  2. Pench National Park

  3. Kanha National Park

  4. Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve
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Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan is widely recognized for its tiger population, offering excellent opportunities for wildlife enthusiasts to spot these majestic creatures in their natural habitat.

Multiple choice

Which national park in India is known for its Asiatic lions?

  1. Gir National Park

  2. Sunderbans National Park

  3. Nanda Devi National Park

  4. Valley of Flowers National Park
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Gir National Park in Gujarat is the only place in the world where Asiatic lions can be found in the wild, making it a significant conservation area for this endangered species.

Multiple choice

Which wildlife sanctuary in India is famous for its birdlife?

  1. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

  2. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

  3. Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary

  4. Chilika Lake Bird Sanctuary
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Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Rajasthan, also known as Keoladeo National Park, is renowned for its diverse birdlife, attracting a wide range of migratory and resident bird species throughout the year.

Multiple choice

Which national park in India is known for its snow leopard population?

  1. Hemis National Park

  2. Great Himalayan National Park

  3. Manas National Park

  4. Nanda Devi National Park
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Hemis National Park in Ladakh is famous for its snow leopard population, making it an important habitat for this elusive and endangered species.

Multiple choice

Which wildlife sanctuary in India is known for its blackbucks?

  1. Velavadar Blackbuck National Park

  2. Gir National Park

  3. Kaziranga National Park

  4. Ranthambore National Park
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Velavadar Blackbuck National Park in Gujarat is renowned for its significant population of blackbucks, providing a safe haven for this endangered antelope species.

Multiple choice

Which national park in India is known for its mangrove forests?

  1. Sunderbans National Park

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Gir National Park

  4. Nanda Devi National Park
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Sunderbans National Park in West Bengal is famous for its extensive mangrove forests, forming a unique and biodiverse ecosystem that supports a wide range of flora and fauna.

Multiple choice

Which wildlife sanctuary in India is known for its elephants?

  1. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

  2. Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary

  3. Bandipur National Park

  4. Nagarhole National Park
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Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala is renowned for its elephant population, offering opportunities to spot these majestic creatures in their natural habitat.

Multiple choice

Which national park in India is known for its coral reefs?

  1. Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park

  2. Sunderbans National Park

  3. Gir National Park

  4. Nanda Devi National Park
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Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park in Tamil Nadu is famous for its rich coral reef ecosystem, supporting a diverse array of marine life.

Multiple choice

Which wildlife sanctuary in India is known for its gaur population?

  1. Pakke Tiger Reserve

  2. Nameri National Park

  3. Orang National Park

  4. Manas National Park
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Pakke Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh is renowned for its gaur population, providing a suitable habitat for this large and majestic bovine species.

Multiple choice

Which wildlife sanctuary in India is known for its vultures?

  1. Keoladeo National Park

  2. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

  3. Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary

  4. Nagarhole National Park
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Explanation

Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan is renowned for its vulture population, providing a crucial habitat for these threatened birds of prey.

Multiple choice

Which national park in India is known for its alpine meadows?

  1. Valley of Flowers National Park

  2. Nanda Devi National Park

  3. Great Himalayan National Park

  4. Hemis National Park
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Explanation

Valley of Flowers National Park in Uttarakhand is famous for its alpine meadows, showcasing a vibrant display of wildflowers during the summer months.