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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 national park in India is famous for its unique rock formations and is home to the endangered Asiatic lion?

  1. Gir National Park

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Jim Corbett National Park

  4. Kanha National Park
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Explanation

Gir National Park, located in the state of Gujarat, is the only place in the world where Asiatic lions are found in the wild. It is also known for its scenic landscapes, including rocky hills, grasslands, and forests.

Multiple choice

Which wildlife sanctuary in India is known for its diverse birdlife and is home to over 400 species of birds?

  1. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

  2. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

  3. Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary

  4. Chilika Lake Bird Sanctuary
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Explanation

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, also known as Keoladeo National Park, is located in the state of Rajasthan and is renowned for its rich birdlife. It is home to a wide variety of migratory and resident birds, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers.

Multiple choice

Which national park in India is known for its lush green forests and is home to the endangered Western Ghats Nilgiri tahr?

  1. Eravikulam National Park

  2. Periyar National Park

  3. Silent Valley National Park

  4. Nagarhole National Park
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Explanation

Eravikulam National Park, located in the state of Kerala, is known for its scenic beauty and is home to the endangered Western Ghats Nilgiri tahr. It is also home to a variety of other wildlife, including elephants, leopards, and tigers.

Multiple choice

Which wildlife sanctuary in India is known for its mangrove forests and is home to a variety of marine life, including saltwater crocodiles?

  1. Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary

  2. Sunderbans Tiger Reserve

  3. Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary

  4. Pichavaram Mangrove Forest
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Explanation

Sunderbans Tiger Reserve, located in the state of West Bengal, is the largest mangrove forest in the world and is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including saltwater crocodiles, tigers, and a variety of bird species.

Multiple choice

Which national park in India is known for its high-altitude lakes and is home to the endangered snow leopard?

  1. Hemis National Park

  2. Dachigam National Park

  3. Great Himalayan National Park

  4. Manas National Park
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Explanation

Hemis National Park, located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, is known for its high-altitude lakes and is home to the endangered snow leopard. It is also home to a variety of other wildlife, including brown bears, blue sheep, and marmots.

Multiple choice

Which wildlife sanctuary in India is known for its coral reefs and is home to a variety of marine life, including sea turtles and dolphins?

  1. Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park

  2. Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park

  3. Sunderbans Tiger Reserve

  4. Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary
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Explanation

Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park, located in the state of Tamil Nadu, is known for its coral reefs and is home to a diverse range of marine life, including sea turtles, dolphins, and a variety of fish species.

Multiple choice

Which national park in India is known for its unique rock formations and is home to the endangered blackbuck?

  1. Velavadar National Park

  2. Gir National Park

  3. Kaziranga National Park

  4. Jim Corbett National Park
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Explanation

Velavadar National Park, located in the state of Gujarat, is known for its unique rock formations and is home to the endangered blackbuck. It is also home to a variety of other wildlife, including wolves, jackals, and foxes.

Multiple choice

Which wildlife sanctuary in India is known for its elephant population and is home to the largest number of wild elephants in Asia?

  1. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Nagarhole National Park

  4. Bandipur National Park
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Explanation

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the state of Kerala, is known for its elephant population and is home to the largest number of wild elephants in Asia. It is also home to a variety of other wildlife, including tigers, leopards, and gaur.

Multiple choice

Which national park in India is known for its dense forests and is home to the endangered lion-tailed macaque?

  1. Silent Valley National Park

  2. Eravikulam National Park

  3. Nagarhole National Park

  4. Bandipur National Park
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Explanation

Silent Valley National Park, located in the state of Kerala, is known for its dense forests and is home to the endangered lion-tailed macaque. It is also home to a variety of other wildlife, including elephants, tigers, and leopards.

Multiple choice

Which wildlife sanctuary in India is known for its birdlife and is home to a variety of migratory birds, including flamingos and pelicans?

  1. Chilika Lake Bird Sanctuary

  2. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

  3. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

  4. Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary
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Explanation

Chilika Lake Bird Sanctuary, located in the state of Odisha, is known for its birdlife and is home to a variety of migratory birds, including flamingos and pelicans. It is also home to a variety of other wildlife, including crocodiles, dolphins, and fish.

Multiple choice

Which national park in India is known for its scenic beauty and is home to the endangered golden langur?

  1. Nameri National Park

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Manas National Park

  4. Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
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Explanation

Nameri National Park, located in the state of Assam, is known for its scenic beauty and is home to the endangered golden langur. It is also home to a variety of other wildlife, including tigers, leopards, and elephants.

Multiple choice

Which wildlife sanctuary in India is known for its turtle population and is home to a variety of turtle species, including the endangered Olive Ridley turtle?

  1. Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary

  2. Rushikulya Sea Turtle Sanctuary

  3. Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary

  4. Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary
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Explanation

Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary, located in the state of Odisha, is known for its turtle population and is home to a variety of turtle species, including the endangered Olive Ridley turtle. It is also home to a variety of other marine life, including dolphins, sea turtles, and fish.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's first national park?

  1. Jim Corbett National Park

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Periyar National Park

  4. Sunderbans National Park
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Explanation

Jim Corbett National Park, established in 1936, is India's first national park.

Multiple choice

What is the smallest Ramsar Site in the world?

  1. The Bijagual Swamp in Costa Rica

  2. The Yala Swamp in Sri Lanka

  3. The Pocos de Caldas Lagoon in Brazil

  4. The Banc d'Arguin National Park in Mauritania
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Explanation

The Bijagual Swamp in Costa Rica is the smallest Ramsar Site in the world, covering an area of just 0.01 square kilometers.

Multiple choice

Nestled amidst the lush forests of Arunachal Pradesh, which national park is home to the endangered red panda, snow leopards, and a diverse range of flora and fauna?

  1. Nanda Devi National Park

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Namdapha National Park

  4. Manas National Park
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Explanation

Namdapha National Park, located in Arunachal Pradesh, is home to the endangered red panda, snow leopards, and a diverse range of flora and fauna. This vast national park is a biodiversity hotspot and offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich natural heritage of the Eastern Himalayas.