Environmental Studies ยท General Awareness
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
B
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The Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve is located in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu, not Kanyakumari. It is one of the largest tiger reserves in the country and was established in 1988.
C
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The Nilgiri Tahr is the state animal of Tamil Nadu. This mountain ungulate species is native to the Western Ghats and was officially declared Tamil Nadu's state animal. Tigers and Lions are state animals of other Indian states.
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Sparrow
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Dove
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Peacock
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Parrot
B
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The Emerald Dove is the state bird of Tamil Nadu. Officially declared in 2012, this bird species is native to Tamil Nadu's forests. Peacock is India's national bird, not Tamil Nadu's state bird.
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Hatigaon
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Chandmari
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Adabari
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Amingaon
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Karnataka
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Mizoram
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Gujrat
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Lakshadweep
C
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Gir National Park in Gujarat is the only place in the world where Asiatic lions are found in the wild. The sanctuary was established to protect the last remaining population of these endangered big cats.
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Tiger
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Elephant
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Nilgiri Tahr
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Cheetha
C
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The Nilgiri Tahr (Nilgiritragus hylocrius) is the state animal of Tamil Nadu. This endangered mountain ungulate is endemic to the Western Ghats of South India.
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donkey
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monkey
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lizard
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tiger
D
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In the song 'Vetri Kodi Kattu' from Padayappa, during a special effects sequence, Rajinikanth's face morphs into a tiger face. This was a notable visual effect in the 1999 film.
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anaconda, king cobra, octopus
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lizard,scorpion,snake
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dinosaur,godzilla,king kong
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pokemon, tom & jerry,scoobydoo.
B
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This is a Tamil cinema trivia question, likely from a Rajinikanth movie. In the movie 'Arunachalam' or similar Rajinikanth films, there are scenes with animals as friends/companions. The answer B (lizard, scorpion, snake) refers to specific animals kept by the character in a wedding ceremony scene - this is movie-specific knowledge.
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Gadchiroli
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Nandurbar
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Chandrapur
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Dhule
C
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Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is located in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra. It is one of the largest and oldest tiger reserves in India. The reserve is approximately 45 km from Chandrapur city and is known for its high tiger density.
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Naagfani Sarp
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Dhwansak Sarp
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Tishk Sarp
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Ghod Sarp
D
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In the Raj Comics universe, Nagraj possesses several mystical snakes including Naagfani, Dhwansak, and Tishk. However, Ghod Sarp is not one of the snakes in his collection - it's either nonexistent or belongs to a different character. NagPasha, Nagraj's nemesis, has different powers.
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Nilgiri Tahr
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Black Buck
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leopard
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Russel's viper
B
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Black Buck (Krishna Jinka) is the official state animal of Andhra Pradesh. Nilgiri Tahr is actually the state animal of Tamil Nadu, while leopard and Russell's viper are not designated as state animals.
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Karadi (bear)
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KingKong
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KandaMirugam(rhinoceros)
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exactly all the above
D
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T. Rajendar is a Tamil cinema figure associated with various nicknames and pop culture references including bear (Karadi), King Kong, and rhinoceros (Kanda Mirugam). This question tests knowledge of Tamil cinema fan culture and the multiple nicknames associated with this personality.
C
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The Peacock was declared India's National Bird in 1963 due to its cultural and religious significance in Indian tradition. It is protected under the Indian Wildlife Protection Act. The cuckoo, crow, and hen are common birds but not national symbols.
A
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The Bengal Tiger was adopted as India's National Animal in 1973, replacing the Lion. It represents India's rich wildlife heritage and is a symbol of power and grace. The Tiger Project was launched the same year for conservation. Lion, Donkey, and Horse are not national symbols.
C
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The Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) is the national animal of India. It was declared the national animal in April 1973 due to its endangered status and as part of Project Tiger conservation efforts. The lion, leopard, and cat are not India's national animal.