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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 wildlife sanctuary in India is known for its crocodiles?

  1. Bhitarkanika National Park

  2. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

  3. Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary

  4. Chilika Lake Bird Sanctuary
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Explanation

Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha is renowned for its crocodile population, including saltwater crocodiles and mugger crocodiles, making it a significant habitat for these apex predators.

Multiple choice

Which national park in India is known for its hot springs?

  1. Manas National Park

  2. Nanda Devi National Park

  3. Great Himalayan National Park

  4. Hemis National Park
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Explanation

Manas National Park in Assam is famous for its hot springs, adding a unique geological feature to this diverse and biodiverse national park.

Multiple choice

Which island is known for its rich biodiversity and is home to a variety of endemic species, including the Nicobar pigeon and the Nicobar shrew?

  1. Andaman Island

  2. Nicobar Island

  3. Lakshadweep Island

  4. Sri Lanka
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Explanation

Nicobar Island is known for its rich biodiversity and is home to a variety of endemic species, including the Nicobar pigeon and the Nicobar shrew.

Multiple choice

The Lakshadweep Islands are home to how many species of sea turtles?

  1. 2

  2. 4

  3. 6

  4. 8
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Explanation

The Lakshadweep Islands are home to four species of sea turtles: green turtles, hawksbill turtles, loggerhead turtles, and olive ridley turtles.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a popular Indian folk tale about a clever jackal who outwits a lion?

  1. The Lion and the Jackal

  2. The Tiger and the Brahmin

  3. The Monkey and the Crocodile

  4. The Elephant and the Mouse
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Explanation

The Lion and the Jackal is a classic Indian folk tale that tells the story of a clever jackal who uses his wit and cunning to outsmart a powerful lion.

Multiple choice

Which Indian fable teaches the moral that slow and steady wins the race?

  1. The Tortoise and the Hare

  2. The Lion and the Mouse

  3. The Elephant and the Ant

  4. The Fox and the Grapes
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The Tortoise and the Hare is a classic Indian fable that teaches the moral that slow and steady wins the race. It tells the story of a race between a tortoise and a hare, where the tortoise eventually wins despite being much slower than the hare.

Multiple choice

Which Indian fable teaches the moral that appearances can be deceiving?

  1. The Fox and the Grapes

  2. The Lion and the Mouse

  3. The Tortoise and the Hare

  4. The Elephant and the Ant
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The Fox and the Grapes is a classic Indian fable that teaches the moral that appearances can be deceiving. It tells the story of a fox who tries to reach a bunch of grapes hanging from a vine, but is unable to do so. The fox then tries to convince himself that the grapes are sour anyway.

Multiple choice

Which Indian fable teaches the moral that it is important to be content with what you have?

  1. The Fox and the Grapes

  2. The Lion and the Mouse

  3. The Tortoise and the Hare

  4. The Elephant and the Ant
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The Fox and the Grapes is a classic Indian fable that teaches the moral that it is important to be content with what you have. It tells the story of a fox who tries to reach a bunch of grapes hanging from a vine, but is unable to do so. The fox then tries to convince himself that the grapes are sour anyway.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of protected area?

  1. National park

  2. Wildlife sanctuary

  3. Biosphere reserve

  4. Ramsar site
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Explanation

Ramsar sites are wetlands of international importance, designated under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the first national park established in the Himalayas?

  1. Nanda Devi National Park

  2. Valley of Flowers National Park

  3. Hemis National Park

  4. Great Himalayan National Park
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Nanda Devi National Park was established in 1982 and is located in the state of Uttarakhand, India.

Multiple choice

Which of these destinations is known for its stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife?

  1. Rann of Kutch

  2. Ladakh

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. Valley of Flowers
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Explanation

The Valley of Flowers is a national park located in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is known for its diverse flora, including over 500 species of flowers, and its stunning natural beauty.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the national park that is home to the endangered one-horned rhinoceros?

  1. Kaziranga National Park

  2. Manas National Park

  3. Jim Corbett National Park

  4. Ranthambore National Park
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Kaziranga National Park is a national park located in the state of Assam, India. It is home to the endangered one-horned rhinoceros, as well as other wildlife such as tigers, elephants, and leopards.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the national park that is home to the endangered snow leopard?

  1. Hemis National Park

  2. Great Himalayan National Park

  3. Dachigam National Park

  4. Nanda Devi National Park
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Hemis National Park is a national park located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is home to the endangered snow leopard, as well as other wildlife such as brown bears, blue sheep, and ibex.

Multiple choice

In Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book,' what is the name of the wolf pack that raises Mowgli?

  1. Seeonee Wolf Pack

  2. Akela

  3. Baloo

  4. Bagheera
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Explanation

Seeonee Wolf Pack is the wolf pack that raises Mowgli. They are led by Akela, a wise and experienced wolf.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state is home to the largest number of endemic plant species, including the Nilgiri tahr and the lion-tailed macaque?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Karnataka

  4. Maharashtra
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Kerala is home to the largest number of endemic plant species, including the Nilgiri tahr and the lion-tailed macaque.