Indian Flora and Fauna

Sandalwood trees (Santalum album) are government property in India regardless of where they grow, even on private land. This is due to the tree's exceptionally high economic value and historical regulations dating back to colonial times to prevent smuggling. Other trees like babool, mangrove, or coconut trees don't have this special status.

None of the listed options is Singapore's national bird. Singapore's national bird is the Crimson Sunbird (Aethopyga siparaja). The Bald Eagle is the USA's national bird, Purple Finch is a North American species (not a national bird), and Troupial is Venezuela's national bird. Therefore, 'None of the above' is correct.

The Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park (also known as Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary) is located in the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu. It is a protected area in the Western Ghats and home to diverse flora and fauna including elephants, tigers, and various bird species.

The Mudumalai National Park is located in the Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu, at the foothills of the Nilgiri Mountains. It was declared a tiger reserve in 2007 and is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.

This is an exact duplicate of question 54817. The Mudumalai National Park is indeed located in the Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu, making the statement true.

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.

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.

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.

The Elephanta Caves are located on Elephanta Island in Mumbai Harbour, Maharashtra. These UNESCO World Heritage caves contain rock-cut sculptures dedicated to Lord Shiva, dating back to the 6th-7th centuries. The island's Portuguese name 'Elephanta' came from a statue of an elephant found near the shore.

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.

Thar Desert (Great Indian Desert) is located in Rajasthan, spanning India and Pakistan. Taklamakan and Gobi are in China, Sahara is in Africa.

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.

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.

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.