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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 not a biodiversity hotspot in India?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. Sundarbans
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Sundarbans is a mangrove forest located in Bangladesh and West Bengal, India. It is not a biodiversity hotspot in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots in India has the highest number of endemic species?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. Northeast India
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Eastern Himalayas is home to a wide variety of endemic species, including the red panda, snow leopard, and takin.

Multiple choice

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots in India is home to the largest population of wild elephants?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is home to the largest population of wild elephants in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots in India is known for its unique flora and fauna, including the lion-tailed macaque and the Nilgiri tahr?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is known for its unique flora and fauna, including the lion-tailed macaque and the Nilgiri tahr.

Multiple choice

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots in India is home to the world's largest population of tigers?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. Kaziranga National Park
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kaziranga National Park is home to the world's largest population of tigers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots in India is known for its rich birdlife, including the great hornbill and the Malabar grey hornbill?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is known for its rich birdlife, including the great hornbill and the Malabar grey hornbill.

Multiple choice

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots in India is home to the world's largest population of one-horned rhinoceros?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. Kaziranga National Park
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Kaziranga National Park is home to the world's largest population of one-horned rhinoceros.

Multiple choice

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots in India is known for its unique flora and fauna, including the Nilgiri tahr and the lion-tailed macaque?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is known for its unique flora and fauna, including the Nilgiri tahr and the lion-tailed macaque.

Multiple choice

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots in India is home to the world's largest population of tigers?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. Kaziranga National Park
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Kaziranga National Park is home to the world's largest population of tigers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots in India is known for its rich birdlife, including the great hornbill and the Malabar grey hornbill?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is known for its rich birdlife, including the great hornbill and the Malabar grey hornbill.

Multiple choice

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots in India is home to the world's largest population of one-horned rhinoceros?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. Kaziranga National Park
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Kaziranga National Park is home to the world's largest population of one-horned rhinoceros.

Multiple choice

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots in India is known for its unique flora and fauna, including the Nilgiri tahr and the lion-tailed macaque?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is known for its unique flora and fauna, including the Nilgiri tahr and the lion-tailed macaque.

Multiple choice

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots in India is home to the world's largest population of tigers?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. Kaziranga National Park
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Kaziranga National Park is home to the world's largest population of tigers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots in India is known for its rich birdlife, including the great hornbill and the Malabar grey hornbill?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is known for its rich birdlife, including the great hornbill and the Malabar grey hornbill.

Multiple choice

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots in India is home to the world's largest population of one-horned rhinoceros?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. Kaziranga National Park
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Kaziranga National Park is home to the world's largest population of one-horned rhinoceros.