Indian Flora and Fauna

The Sundarbans was India's sole representative in the New7Wonders of Nature finalists list. It is the world's largest mangrove ecosystem, famous for its Bengal tiger population and unique tidal forest habitat spanning India and Bangladesh.

The state animal of Andhra Pradesh is the blackbuck, known as "Krishna Jinka" in Telugu. It was chosen for its grace and significance in the region's ecosystem.

In Tamil language, 'Vengai' means 'Tiger'. This is a straightforward vocabulary question testing knowledge of Tamil words for animals. The other options (King, Lion, Sword) are incorrect translations of 'Vengai'.

MS Dhoni's pet dogs are named Zara and Zoya. This is a factual question about the former Indian cricket captain's personal life that has been widely covered in media and his social media posts.

Tigers typically have over 100 stripes on their body. Each tiger has a unique stripe pattern, like human fingerprints. The stripe pattern is distinctive to each individual tiger and remains consistent throughout their life.

There are 9 recognized subspecies of tigers in the felidae family classification. These include Bengal, Siberian (Amur), Indochinese, Malayan, South China, Sumatran, and the extinct Caspian, Bali, and Javan tigers.

Three tiger subspecies are extinct: the Bali tiger, Caspian tiger, and Javan tiger. All three went extinct during the 20th century due to hunting and habitat loss. Six tiger subspecies still survive today.

The Siberian tiger (also known as the Amur tiger) is the largest of all tiger subspecies. Adult male Siberian tigers can weigh over 300 kg and measure up to 3.3 meters in length, making them the biggest cats in the world.

Bharatpur is famous for the Keoladeo National Park (formerly Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world, hosting thousands of migratory birds including rare species like the Siberian crane.

Lion is the odd one out because it is the only animal that is a mammal and carnivore in the traditional sense, while Peacock (bird), Lotus (plant), Banyan tree (plant), and Tiger are mixed categories. A better classification is: Lion is the only one not considered a national symbol of India (Peacock is national bird, Lotus is national flower, Banyan is national tree, Tiger is national animal).

Russell's Viper causes the most snakebite deaths in South Asia due to its widespread distribution and potent venom. It's found in agricultural areas where human contact is frequent.

The Common Krait is highly nocturnal and becomes more active at night, making it particularly dangerous as people may step on it while sleeping. It's one of India's 'Big Four' deadly snakes.

The Gaboon Viper (Bitis gabonica) native to sub-Saharan Africa has the longest fangs of any venomous snake, reaching up to 5 cm. It is not found in India. The King Cobra has long fangs but not the longest, while Kraits and Pit Vipers have shorter fangs.

Kanha Tiger Reserve is located in Madhya Pradesh, specifically in the Maikal range of Satpura Hills, spanning Mandla and Balaghat districts. It is one of India's largest tiger reserves and inspired Rudyard Kipling's 'Jungle Book'. Karnataka has Bandipur Nagarhole, Assam has Kaziranga, and Tamil Nadu has Mudumalai - but Kanha is specifically in MP.

The lion is the national emblem of Sri Lanka and appears prominently on the national flag. The lion symbolizes strength and bravery and is deeply connected to the Sinhalese people and their history. The lion was also the emblem of ancient Sri Lankan kings and is referenced in the name Sinhala (meaning 'lion people').