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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 is home to the endangered golden langur?

  1. Manas National Park

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Jim Corbett National Park

  4. Gir National Park
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Manas National Park in Assam is home to the endangered golden langur, which is known for its striking golden fur.

Multiple choice

Which national park is famous for its birdlife?

  1. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Jim Corbett National Park

  4. Gir National Park
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Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Rajasthan is known for its diverse birdlife, including migratory birds from all over the world.

Multiple choice

Which national park is home to the endangered gharial crocodile?

  1. Chambal Sanctuary

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Jim Corbett National Park

  4. Gir National Park
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Chambal Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh is home to the endangered gharial crocodile, which is one of the longest crocodilians in the world.

Multiple choice

Which national park is known for its hot springs?

  1. Manikaran Sahib

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Jim Corbett National Park

  4. Gir National Park
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Manikaran Sahib in Himachal Pradesh is known for its hot springs, which are considered to have medicinal properties.

Multiple choice

Which national park is home to the endangered Nilgiri tahr?

  1. Eravikulam National Park

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Jim Corbett National Park

  4. Gir National Park
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Eravikulam National Park in Kerala is home to the endangered Nilgiri tahr, which is a type of wild goat found only in the Western Ghats.

Multiple choice

Which national park is famous for its waterfalls?

  1. Nohkalikai Falls

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Jim Corbett National Park

  4. Gir National Park
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Nohkalikai Falls in Meghalaya is known for being the highest waterfall in India, with a drop of over 1100 feet.

Multiple choice

Which national park is home to the endangered hangul deer?

  1. Dachigam National Park

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Jim Corbett National Park

  4. Gir National Park
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Dachigam National Park in Jammu and Kashmir is home to the endangered hangul deer, which is a type of red deer found only in the Kashmir Valley.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the largest mangrove forest in India?

  1. Sundarbans

  2. Pichavaram Mangrove Forest

  3. Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forest

  4. Coringa Mangrove Forest
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The Sundarbans is the largest mangrove forest in India, located in the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta.

Multiple choice

Which wildlife species are most commonly involved in conflicts with humans?

  1. Large carnivores (e.g., lions, tigers, bears)

  2. Herbivores (e.g., elephants, deer, rabbits)

  3. Primates (e.g., monkeys, apes)

  4. Birds (e.g., crows, pigeons)
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Large carnivores, such as lions, tigers, bears, and wolves, are often involved in conflicts with humans due to their predatory behavior and potential for causing harm.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Jim Corbett National Park

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Gir National Park

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

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's national animal?

  1. Tiger

  2. Lion

  3. Elephant

  4. Peacock
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The tiger is India's national animal.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's national bird?

  1. Peacock

  2. Myna

  3. Parrot

  4. Eagle
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The peacock is India's national bird.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has the largest number of national parks?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Uttarakhand

  3. Himachal Pradesh

  4. Arunachal Pradesh
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Madhya Pradesh has the largest number of national parks in India, with 10 national parks.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's national tree?

  1. Banyan

  2. Neem

  3. Mango

  4. Ashoka
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The banyan is India's national tree.

Multiple choice

Which animal is often associated with Kalaripayattu and is considered a symbol of strength and agility?

  1. Tiger

  2. Lion

  3. Eagle

  4. Snake
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The tiger is often associated with Kalaripayattu and is considered a symbol of strength and agility.