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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

What is the name of the popular wildlife sanctuary in India that is home to a variety of endangered species, including the Asiatic lion?

  1. Gir National Park

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

  4. Sundarbans National Park
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Explanation

Gir National Park is located in the state of Gujarat, known for its Asiatic lion population and diverse wildlife.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of an animal that is used in traditional medicine in India?

  1. Cow

  2. Snake

  3. Tiger

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Cow is the only animal that is used in traditional medicine in India. Cow's milk, ghee, and dung are all considered to have medicinal properties.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the conservation area in Kenya that protects the habitat of the endangered black rhino?

  1. Ol Pejeta Conservancy

  2. Laikipia Wildlife Forum

  3. Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

  4. Mara Conservancy
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Explanation

Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a private wildlife conservancy in Kenya that is home to a significant population of black rhinos and other endangered species.

Multiple choice

Which is the most popular national park in the Himalayas?

  1. Jim Corbett National Park

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Manas National Park

  4. Nanda Devi National Park
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Explanation

Nanda Devi National Park is the most popular national park in the Himalayas. It is home to a variety of wildlife, including snow leopards, blue sheep, and musk deer.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a biodiversity hotspot in India?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Sunderbans

  4. Gangetic Plain
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Explanation

The Gangetic Plain is not a biodiversity hotspot in India. It is a fertile plain that is home to a variety of crops, but it does not have the same level of biodiversity as the other hotspots.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest biodiversity hotspot in India?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Sunderbans

  4. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Explanation

The Eastern Himalayas is the largest biodiversity hotspot in India. It is home to a wide variety of plants and animals, including many endangered species.

Multiple choice

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots is known for its mangrove forests?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Sunderbans

  4. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Explanation

The Sunderbans is a biodiversity hotspot that is known for its mangrove forests. These forests are home to a variety of plants and animals, including the Royal Bengal Tiger.

Multiple choice

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots is home to the one-horned rhinoceros?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Sunderbans

  4. Kaziranga National Park
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Explanation

Kaziranga National Park is a biodiversity hotspot that is home to the one-horned rhinoceros. This park is also home to a variety of other animals, including tigers, elephants, and leopards.

Multiple choice

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots is home to the lion-tailed macaque?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Sunderbans

  4. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
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The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is a biodiversity hotspot that is home to the lion-tailed macaque. This reserve is also home to a variety of other animals, including tigers, elephants, and leopards.

Multiple choice

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots is home to the Nilgiri tahr?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Sunderbans

  4. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
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Explanation

The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is a biodiversity hotspot that is home to the Nilgiri tahr. This reserve is also home to a variety of other animals, including tigers, elephants, and leopards.

Multiple choice

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots is home to the Western Ghats langur?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Sunderbans

  4. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
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Explanation

The Western Ghats is a biodiversity hotspot that is home to the Western Ghats langur. This hotspot is also home to a variety of other animals, including tigers, elephants, and leopards.

Multiple choice

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots is home to the golden langur?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Sunderbans

  4. Assam
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Explanation

Assam is a biodiversity hotspot that is home to the golden langur. This hotspot is also home to a variety of other animals, including tigers, elephants, and leopards.

Multiple choice

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots is home to the hoolock gibbon?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Sunderbans

  4. Manipur
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Explanation

Manipur is a biodiversity hotspot that is home to the hoolock gibbon. This hotspot is also home to a variety of other animals, including tigers, elephants, and leopards.

Multiple choice

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots is home to the pygmy hog?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Sunderbans

  4. Assam
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Explanation

Assam is a biodiversity hotspot that is home to the pygmy hog. This hotspot is also home to a variety of other animals, including tigers, elephants, and leopards.

Multiple choice

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots is home to the snow leopard?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Sunderbans

  4. Ladakh
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Explanation

Ladakh is a biodiversity hotspot that is home to the snow leopard. This hotspot is also home to a variety of other animals, including tigers, elephants, and leopards.