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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 a common bird species found in the high-altitude forests of the Himalayas?

  1. Himalayan Monal

  2. Golden Eagle

  3. Snow Leopard

  4. Red Panda
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Himalayan Monal (Lophophorus impejanus) is a striking bird species found in the high-altitude forests of the Himalayas, known for its iridescent plumage.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the national park in Uttarakhand, India, that is home to a diverse range of Himalayan flora and fauna?

  1. Jim Corbett National Park

  2. Rajaji National Park

  3. Nanda Devi National Park

  4. Valley of Flowers National Park
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Nanda Devi National Park in Uttarakhand, India, is renowned for its rich biodiversity, including rare and endangered species, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the endangered mammal species found in the high-altitude forests of the Himalayas, known for its distinctive black and white markings?

  1. Snow Leopard

  2. Himalayan Black Bear

  3. Red Panda

  4. Musk Deer
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia) is an endangered mammal species found in the high-altitude forests of the Himalayas, renowned for its elusive nature and striking appearance.

Multiple choice

Grasslands in India are primarily found in which region?

  1. Himalayan Region

  2. Gangetic Plains

  3. Deccan Plateau

  4. Coastal Plains
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Grasslands in India are predominantly located in the Deccan Plateau region.

Multiple choice

Which of the following animals is NOT typically found in Indian grasslands?

  1. Blackbuck

  2. Indian Rhinoceros

  3. Bengal Tiger

  4. Wild Buffalo
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Indian Rhinoceros is primarily found in forested areas and is not typically associated with grasslands.

Multiple choice

The Kaziranga National Park in Assam is famous for its:

  1. One-horned Rhinoceros

  2. Royal Bengal Tiger

  3. Asiatic Elephant

  4. All of the Above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kaziranga National Park is renowned for its population of one-horned rhinoceros, royal Bengal tigers, and Asiatic elephants.

Multiple choice

The Gir Forest in Gujarat is known for its:

  1. Asiatic Lion

  2. Indian Leopard

  3. Sloth Bear

  4. All of the Above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Gir Forest is the last remaining habitat of the Asiatic lion in the world.

Multiple choice

Which national park in India is known for its tiger population?

  1. Kaziranga National Park

  2. Gir National Park

  3. Jim Corbett National Park

  4. Ranthambore National Park
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ranthambore National Park, located in Rajasthan, is famous for its tiger population and is one of the best places in India to spot tigers in the wild.

Multiple choice

Which wildlife sanctuary in India is home to the one-horned rhinoceros?

  1. Kaziranga National Park

  2. Manas National Park

  3. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

  4. Orang National Park
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kaziranga National Park in Assam is renowned for its one-horned rhinoceros population and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Multiple choice

Which national park in India is famous for its Asiatic lions?

  1. Gir National Park

  2. Sasan Gir National Park

  3. Gir Forest National Park

  4. Gir Wildlife Sanctuary
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gir National Park in Gujarat is the only place in the world where Asiatic lions are found in the wild.

Multiple choice

Which wildlife sanctuary in India is known for its elephant population?

  1. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

  2. Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary

  3. Bandipur National Park

  4. Nagarhole National Park
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala is famous for its elephant population and is one of the best places in India to see wild elephants.

Multiple choice

Which national park in India is home to the snow leopard?

  1. Hemis National Park

  2. Great Himalayan National Park

  3. Pin Valley National Park

  4. Spiti Valley National Park
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hemis National Park in Ladakh is home to the snow leopard and is one of the highest national parks in the world.

Multiple choice

Which wildlife sanctuary in India is known for its bird population?

  1. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

  2. Keoladeo Ghana National Park

  3. Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary

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

Keoladeo Ghana National Park in Rajasthan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its diverse bird population, including migratory birds from all over the world.

Multiple choice

Which national park in India is famous for its coral reefs?

  1. Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park

  2. Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park

  3. Sunderbans National Park

  4. Corbett National Park
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park in Tamil Nadu is known for its coral reefs and is home to a variety of marine life.

Multiple choice

Which wildlife sanctuary in India is home to the blackbuck antelope?

  1. Velavadar Blackbuck National Park

  2. Gir National Park

  3. Kaziranga National Park

  4. Ranthambore National Park
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Velavadar Blackbuck National Park in Gujarat is home to the blackbuck antelope and is one of the few places in India where this species can be seen in large numbers.