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
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royal tiger
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one-horned rhinoceros
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Gir lion
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birds
B
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Kaziranga National Park in Assam, India, is most famous for its population of the one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis), which it has successfully conserved. While it does have tigers, they're not the primary attraction. Gir lions are found in Gir Forest National Park in Gujarat, and while Kaziranga has birds, it's not primarily known as a bird sanctuary (unlike Bharatpur).
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pigeon
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hornbill
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nightingale
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kingfisher
B
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The Great Hornbill (Malayalam: 'Vezhambal') is the state bird of Kerala. It's a large bird distinctive for its massive bill and casque, found in the Western Ghats rainforests.
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Emu
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Flamingo
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Condor
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Royal Bengal Tiger
C
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The national animal of Colombia is the Andean Condor, a magnificent bird of prey found in the Andes mountains. This large vulture species was chosen as Colombia's national symbol for its strength, majesty, and importance in Andean culture and mythology. The other options are not native to Colombia or not national symbols.
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Wolf
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Striped Dolphin
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Bull
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Crocodile
D
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East Timor's national animal is the crocodile, rooted in the creation legend where a crocodile transformed into the island of Timor. The crocodile holds deep cultural and spiritual significance in Timorese mythology and national identity.
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Rajasthan
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Jammu and Kashmir
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Maharashtra
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Uttaranchal
D
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Jim Corbett National Park is located in Uttarakhand (then Uttaranchal). It is India's oldest national park, established in 1936. Other states listed - Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, Maharashtra - do not contain this famous tiger reserve.
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Zharkhand
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Sikkim
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Maharashtra
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Gujarat
C
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Sanjay Gandhi National Park is located in Maharashtra, specifically within Mumbai suburbs. It is one of the few national parks located within a major city's metropolitan area. Other states listed - Jharkhand, Sikkim, Gujarat - do not contain this park.
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Prawn
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Crocodile
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Water Snake
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Dolphin
D
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The Gangetic river dolphin (Platanista gangetica) was declared India's national aquatic animal in 2009-2010 to raise conservation awareness. This freshwater dolphin species is found in the Ganges and Brahmaputra river systems and is critically endangered due to pollution, habitat loss, and fishing
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West Bengal
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Madhya Pradesh
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Uttar Pradesh
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Jharkhand
A
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Gorumara National Park is located in the Dooars region of West Bengal, at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas. It is famous for its population of Indian rhinoceros and elephant herds. Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand do not contain this park.
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West Bengal
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Madhya Pradesh
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Uttar Pradesh
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Jharkhand
A
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Explanation
Gorumara National Park is located in the Dooars region of West Bengal, at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas. It is famous for its population of Indian rhinoceros and elephant herds. Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand do not contain this park.
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Emerald Dove
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Parrot
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The Great Hornbill
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Peacock
C
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The Great Hornbill (Great Indian Hornbill) is designated as the state bird of Kerala, known for its distinctive casque and large size. It holds cultural significance in the region. The Emerald Dove, Parrot, and Peacock are birds but not Kerala's state bird - Peacock is India's national bird.
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Elephant
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Tiger
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Indian buck
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Cow
A
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The elephant is the official state animal of Kerala, holding deep cultural and religious significance in the state's traditions. Tigers are the national animal of India, while Indian buck (blackbuck) and cows are not state animals of Kerala.
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Emerald Dove
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Pigeon
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Peacock
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Indian parrot
A
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The Emerald Dove is the official state bird of Tamil Nadu, known for its distinctive green plumage. Pigeon, Peacock (national bird of India), and Indian parrot are not the state bird of Tamil Nadu.
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Indian Roller
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Emerald dove
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Indian parrot
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The GreatHornbill
A
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The Indian Roller is the state bird of Karnataka, known for its brilliant blue plumage and acrobatic flight displays. Emerald Dove is the state bird of Tamil Nadu, while Indian parrot and Great Hornbill are not state birds of Karnataka.
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Indian buck
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Indian elephant
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Indian Rhino
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White tiger
B
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Karnataka declared the Indian elephant as its state animal to recognize its cultural and ecological significance. The species is deeply tied to the state's heritage and found in its forests like the Western Ghats.
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Indian elephant
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Tiger
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Black buck
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Sheep
C
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The black buck (Antilope cervicapra) is the state animal of Andhra Pradesh. This elegant antelope species is native to the Indian subcontinent and represents the state's wildlife heritage.