Environmental Studies ยท General Awareness

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 general knowledge history

In which State Gorumara National Park is situated?

  1. West Bengal

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Jharkhand
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Gorumara National Park is located in the Dooars region of West Bengal, at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas. It is famous for its population of Indian rhinoceros and elephant herds. Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand do not contain this park.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

In which State Gorumara National Park is situated?

  1. West Bengal

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Jharkhand
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Explanation

Gorumara National Park is located in the Dooars region of West Bengal, at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas. It is famous for its population of Indian rhinoceros and elephant herds. Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand do not contain this park.

Multiple choice general knowledge

State bird of Kerala

  1. Emerald Dove

  2. Parrot

  3. The Great Hornbill

  4. Peacock
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Explanation

The Great Hornbill (Great Indian Hornbill) is designated as the state bird of Kerala, known for its distinctive casque and large size. It holds cultural significance in the region. The Emerald Dove, Parrot, and Peacock are birds but not Kerala's state bird - Peacock is India's national bird.

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State Animal of Kerala

  1. Elephant

  2. Tiger

  3. Indian buck

  4. Cow
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The elephant is the official state animal of Kerala, holding deep cultural and religious significance in the state's traditions. Tigers are the national animal of India, while Indian buck (blackbuck) and cows are not state animals of Kerala.

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State bird of Tamil Nadu

  1. Emerald Dove

  2. Pigeon

  3. Peacock

  4. Indian parrot
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The Emerald Dove is the official state bird of Tamil Nadu, known for its distinctive green plumage. Pigeon, Peacock (national bird of India), and Indian parrot are not the state bird of Tamil Nadu.

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State bird of Karnataka

  1. Indian Roller

  2. Emerald dove

  3. Indian parrot

  4. The GreatHornbill
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The Indian Roller is the state bird of Karnataka, known for its brilliant blue plumage and acrobatic flight displays. Emerald Dove is the state bird of Tamil Nadu, while Indian parrot and Great Hornbill are not state birds of Karnataka.

Multiple choice general knowledge

State Animal of Karnataka

  1. Indian buck

  2. Indian elephant

  3. Indian Rhino

  4. White tiger
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Explanation

Karnataka declared the Indian elephant as its state animal to recognize its cultural and ecological significance. The species is deeply tied to the state's heritage and found in its forests like the Western Ghats.

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State Animal of Andra Pradesh

  1. Indian elephant

  2. Tiger

  3. Black buck

  4. Sheep
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The black buck (Antilope cervicapra) is the state animal of Andhra Pradesh. This elegant antelope species is native to the Indian subcontinent and represents the state's wildlife heritage.

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State bird of Maharashtra

  1. White pigeon

  2. green pigeon

  3. Black pigeon

  4. Grey pigeon
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Explanation

Maharashtra's state bird is the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon (Treron phoenicopterus), commonly called 'Hariyal' in Marathi. This forest-dwelling species is distinct from common urban pigeons which are typically grey or white.

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State bird of Gujarat

  1. The Great Hornbill

  2. Greater Flamingo

  3. Emerald Dove

  4. Peacock
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Explanation

The Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) is the state bird of Gujarat. These birds are found in large numbers in the Rann of Kutch, which is their only known breeding ground in the Indian subcontinent.

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State animal of Madhya Pradesh

  1. Black buck

  2. Indian elephant

  3. Indian horse

  4. Swamp deer
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Explanation

The Swamp Deer (Barasingha) is the official state animal of Madhya Pradesh. This hard-ground swamp deer is found primarily in the Kanha Tiger Reserve and represents a major conservation success story.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Jharkhand is popularly known as

  1. Land of Jungles

  2. Land of poor

  3. Land of lakes

  4. Land of lions
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Jharkhand literally translates to 'land of forests' and is popularly known as 'Vananchal' or 'Land of Jungles'. The state has significant forest cover and is known for its natural resources, mines, and tribal heritage.

Multiple choice general knowledge

State bird of Jharkhand

  1. Crow

  2. Parrot

  3. Cuckoo

  4. Dove
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Explanation

The state bird of Jharkhand is the Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus), commonly known as cuckoo. This bird was chosen as it's commonly found in the region and has cultural significance. The state also has a state animal (elephant) and state flower (palash).