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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

The Sonepur Mela, held in Bihar, India, is famous for its trade of which animal?

  1. Horses

  2. Elephants

  3. Camels

  4. Cows
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Sonepur Mela, held in Sonepur, Bihar, is renowned for its trade of elephants, showcasing the region's rich cultural heritage and traditional elephant trade.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the seasonal migration of wildebeest and zebras in the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem, considered one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth?

  1. The Great Migration

  2. The Wildebeest Migration

  3. The Zebra Migration

  4. The Serengeti Migration
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Great Migration is the name given to the annual migration of wildebeest and zebras in the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem, involving millions of animals moving in search of greener pastures.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the national park in India that is home to the endangered one-horned rhinoceros?

  1. Kaziranga National Park

  2. Manas National Park

  3. Orang National Park

  4. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kaziranga National Park is home to the endangered one-horned rhinoceros.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the national park in India that is home to the endangered tiger?

  1. Ranthambore National Park

  2. Jim Corbett National Park

  3. Kanha National Park

  4. Pench National Park
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ranthambore National Park is home to the endangered tiger.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the national park in India that is home to the endangered snow leopard?

  1. Hemis National Park

  2. Great Himalayan National Park

  3. Khangchendzonga National Park

  4. Nanda Devi National Park
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hemis National Park is home to the endangered snow leopard.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the national park in India that is home to the endangered lion?

  1. Gir National Park

  2. Sasan Gir National Park

  3. Blackbuck National Park

  4. Velavadar National Park
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Gir National Park is home to the endangered lion.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a natural area set aside for conservation and recreation?

  1. National Park

  2. State Park

  3. Wildlife Sanctuary

  4. All of the Above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

National Parks, State Parks, and Wildlife Sanctuaries are all types of protected natural areas.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of protected area?

  1. National park

  2. Wildlife sanctuary

  3. Biosphere reserve

  4. Marine protected area

  5. Urban park
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Urban parks are not typically considered protected areas in the same way as national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.

Multiple choice

In the Mahabharata, which forest is described as a place where the Pandavas sought refuge after the burning of the Khandava Forest?

  1. Kamya Forest

  2. Dvaitavana Forest

  3. Gandhamadana Forest

  4. Naimisharanya Forest
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Pandavas sought refuge in the Kamya Forest after the burning of the Khandava Forest, and it is where they met the sage Vyasa.

Multiple choice

The national animal of India is:

  1. Tiger

  2. Lion

  3. Elephant

  4. Peacock
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The national animal of India is the tiger, which is a majestic and powerful predator.

Multiple choice

The national bird of India is:

  1. Peacock

  2. Eagle

  3. Sparrow

  4. Myna
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Explanation

The national bird of India is the peacock, which is known for its beautiful plumage and its graceful dance.

Multiple choice

The national tree of India is:

  1. Banyan

  2. Neem

  3. Peepal

  4. Ashoka
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The national tree of India is the banyan, which is a large and spreading tree with a wide canopy.

Multiple choice

The 'Bikaner Camel Festival' in Rajasthan is famous for its:

  1. Camel Races

  2. Camel Beauty Contests

  3. Rajasthani Cuisine

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Bikaner Camel Festival is a vibrant celebration of Rajasthan's camel culture, featuring camel races, camel beauty contests, and a showcase of Rajasthani cuisine.

Multiple choice

Which of the following endangered species is found in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park?

  1. Red Wolf

  2. Black Bear

  3. Bald Eagle

  4. Peregrine Falcon
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Red Wolf is a critically endangered species that is found in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is the only wolf species native to the southeastern United States.

Multiple choice

Which national park in India is home to the endangered Asiatic lion?

  1. Gir National Park

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Jim Corbett National Park

  4. Ranthambore National Park
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Gir National Park in Gujarat, India, is the only place in the world where the Asiatic lion is found in the wild.