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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 of the following is the largest mangrove forest in India?

  1. Sundarbans

  2. Pichavaram Mangrove Forest

  3. Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary

  4. Bhitarkanika Mangroves
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sundarbans is the largest mangrove forest in India, covering an area of 10,200 square kilometers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the only national park in India that is dedicated to the conservation of snow leopards?

  1. Hemis National Park

  2. Great Himalayan National Park

  3. Dachigam National Park

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

Hemis National Park is the only national park in India that is dedicated to the conservation of snow leopards.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the only national park in India that is dedicated to the conservation of marine turtles?

  1. Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary

  2. Bhitarkanika National Park

  3. Sundarbans National Park

  4. Rushikulya Sea Turtle Sanctuary
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary is the only national park in India that is dedicated to the conservation of marine turtles.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest bird sanctuary in India?

  1. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

  2. Keoladeo National Park

  3. Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary

  4. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Keoladeo National Park is the largest bird sanctuary in India, covering an area of 29 square kilometers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the only national park in India that is dedicated to the conservation of blackbucks?

  1. Velavadar National Park

  2. Gir National Park

  3. Kaziranga National Park

  4. Jim Corbett National Park
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Velavadar National Park is the only national park in India that is dedicated to the conservation of blackbucks.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the only national park in India that is dedicated to the conservation of dugongs?

  1. Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park

  2. Sundarbans National Park

  3. Rushikulya Sea Turtle Sanctuary

  4. Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park is the only national park in India that is dedicated to the conservation of dugongs.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest butterfly park in India?

  1. Butterfly Park, Chennai

  2. Butterfly Park, Hyderabad

  3. Butterfly Park, Mumbai

  4. Butterfly Park, Delhi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Butterfly Park, Chennai is the largest butterfly park in India, covering an area of 1.5 acres.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the only national park in India that is dedicated to the conservation of elephants?

  1. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

  2. Mudumalai National Park

  3. Bandipur National Park

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

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is the only national park in India that is dedicated to the conservation of elephants.

Multiple choice

What are some of the resources available to help pet owners traveling to India?

  1. The Indian embassy in your home country

  2. The World Animal Protection website

  3. The Lonely Planet India guidebook
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Correct answer
Explanation

There are a number of resources available to help pet owners traveling to India, such as the Indian embassy in your home country, the World Animal Protection website, and the Lonely Planet India guidebook.

Multiple choice

Which of these is NOT a type of wildlife sanctuary:

  1. National Park

  2. Wildlife Reserve

  3. Game Reserve

  4. Zoo
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Zoos are primarily designed for exhibiting animals in captivity, while national parks, wildlife reserves, and game reserves aim to protect wildlife in their natural habitats.

Multiple choice

Which of the following animals is found in the Vindhya Range?

  1. Tiger

  2. Lion

  3. Elephant

  4. Rhinoceros
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The tiger is found in the Vindhya Range.

Multiple choice

Which region of India is famous for its wildlife sanctuaries and is a popular destination for wildlife tourism?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Karnataka

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

Madhya Pradesh in Central India is famous for its wildlife sanctuaries and is a popular destination for wildlife tourism.

Multiple choice

Which hidden gem in the Western Ghats is famous for its breathtaking waterfalls, lush green forests, and diverse wildlife?

  1. Coorg

  2. Wayanad

  3. Ooty

  4. Munnar
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Coorg, located in Karnataka, is known for its breathtaking waterfalls, lush green forests, and diverse wildlife.

Multiple choice

Nestled in the Western Ghats, this hidden gem is renowned for its scenic waterfalls, lush green forests, and diverse wildlife.

  1. Coorg

  2. Wayanad

  3. Ooty

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

Wayanad, located in Kerala, is known for its scenic waterfalls, lush green forests, and diverse wildlife.

Multiple choice

Which mountain range is home to the Eravikulam National Park, known for its endangered species of Nilgiri tahr?

  1. Nilgiri Hills

  2. Anaimalai Hills

  3. Cardamom Hills

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

The Anaimalai Hills are home to the Eravikulam National Park, known for its endangered species of Nilgiri tahr, as well as various other wildlife species.