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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 state in India has the highest number of wildlife sanctuaries?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Karnataka

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Uttar Pradesh
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Maharashtra has the highest number of wildlife sanctuaries in India, with 52 wildlife sanctuaries.

Multiple choice

Which national park in India is the largest?

  1. Kaziranga National Park

  2. Jim Corbett National Park

  3. Gir National Park

  4. Sunderbans National Park
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Sunderbans National Park is the largest national park in India, covering an area of 10,200 square kilometers.

Multiple choice

Which wildlife sanctuary in India is the largest?

  1. Nagarhole National Park

  2. Bandipur National Park

  3. Mudumalai National Park

  4. Periyar National Park
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Nagarhole National Park is the largest wildlife sanctuary in India, covering an area of 644 square kilometers.

Multiple choice

Which national park in India is famous for its one-horned rhinoceros?

  1. Kaziranga National Park

  2. Manas National Park

  3. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

  4. Orang National Park
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Kaziranga National Park is famous for its one-horned rhinoceros. It is home to the largest population of one-horned rhinoceros in the world.

Multiple choice

Which wildlife sanctuary in India is famous for its Asiatic lions?

  1. Gir National Park

  2. Sasan Gir National Park

  3. Devalia National Park

  4. Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary
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Gir National Park is famous for its Asiatic lions. It is the only place in the world where Asiatic lions are found in the wild.

Multiple choice

Which national park in India is famous for its tigers?

  1. Jim Corbett National Park

  2. Ranthambore National Park

  3. Kanha National Park

  4. Pench National Park
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Jim Corbett National Park is famous for its tigers. It is one of the oldest national parks in India and is home to a large population of tigers.

Multiple choice

Which wildlife sanctuary in India is famous for its elephants?

  1. Periyar National Park

  2. Mudumalai National Park

  3. Bandipur National Park

  4. Nagarhole National Park
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Periyar National Park is famous for its elephants. It is home to a large population of elephants and is also known for its beautiful lake.

Multiple choice

Which national park in India is famous for its snow leopards?

  1. Hemis National Park

  2. Snow Leopard National Park

  3. Great Himalayan National Park

  4. Khangchendzonga National Park
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Hemis National Park is famous for its snow leopards. It is home to a large population of snow leopards and is also known for its beautiful scenery.

Multiple choice

Which wildlife sanctuary in India is famous for its blackbucks?

  1. Velavadar Blackbuck National Park

  2. Giru Blackbuck National Park

  3. Tal Chhapar Sanctuary

  4. Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary
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Velavadar Blackbuck National Park is famous for its blackbucks. It is home to a large population of blackbucks and is also known for its beautiful grasslands.

Multiple choice

Which national park in India is famous for its marine life?

  1. Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park

  2. Sunderbans National Park

  3. Corbett National Park

  4. Gir National Park
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Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park is famous for its marine life. It is home to a variety of marine species, including coral reefs, sea turtles, and dolphins.

Multiple choice

Which wildlife sanctuary in India is famous for its birds?

  1. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

  2. Keoladeo National Park

  3. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

  4. Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary
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Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is famous for its birds. It is home to a variety of bird species, including migratory birds, and is also known for its beautiful wetlands.

Multiple choice

Which national park in India is famous for its waterfalls?

  1. Dudhsagar Falls National Park

  2. Nohsngithiang Falls National Park

  3. Shivanasamudra Falls National Park

  4. Jog Falls National Park
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Dudhsagar Falls National Park is famous for its waterfalls. It is home to the Dudhsagar Falls, which is one of the highest waterfalls in India.

Multiple choice

Which wildlife sanctuary in India is famous for its caves?

  1. Borra Caves Wildlife Sanctuary

  2. Belum Caves Wildlife Sanctuary

  3. Siju Caves Wildlife Sanctuary

  4. Krem Liat Prah Wildlife Sanctuary
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Borra Caves Wildlife Sanctuary is famous for its caves. It is home to a series of caves that are known for their beautiful formations.

Multiple choice

Which national park in India is famous for its hot springs?

  1. Manikaran National Park

  2. Tattapani National Park

  3. Vashisht National Park

  4. Manali National Park
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Manikaran National Park is famous for its hot springs. It is home to a number of hot springs that are known for their therapeutic properties.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the largest national park in India, located in the state of Uttarakhand?

  1. Jim Corbett National Park

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Gir National Park

  4. Nanda Devi National Park
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Nanda Devi National Park is the largest national park in India, covering an area of over 6,000 square kilometers in the state of Uttarakhand. It is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including the endangered snow leopard.