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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 major conservation effort underway in the Eastern Coastal Plain?

  1. The Sundarbans Tiger Reserve

  2. The Chilka Lake Bird Sanctuary

  3. The Simlipal National Park

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

There are a number of conservation efforts underway in the Eastern Coastal Plain, including the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve, the Chilka Lake Bird Sanctuary, and the Simlipal National Park.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of a species that has been successfully brought back from the brink of extinction?

  1. Giant panda

  2. Black rhinoceros

  3. California condor

  4. Passenger pigeon
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The passenger pigeon is an example of a species that went extinct in the early 20th century and has not been successfully brought back from the brink of extinction.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of an endangered species?

  1. Giant panda

  2. Blue whale

  3. African elephant

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Giant pandas, blue whales, and African elephants are all examples of endangered species.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest mangrove forest in India?

  1. Sundarbans

  2. Pichavaram

  3. Bhitarkanika

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

The Sundarbans is the largest mangrove forest in India and the world.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major mangrove forest in India?

  1. Sundarbans

  2. Pichavaram

  3. Bhitarkanika

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sundarbans, Pichavaram, and Bhitarkanika are all major mangrove forests in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major mangrove forest in India?

  1. Sundarbans

  2. Pichavaram

  3. Bhitarkanika

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sundarbans, Pichavaram, and Bhitarkanika are all major mangrove forests in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major mangrove forest in India?

  1. Sundarbans

  2. Pichavaram

  3. Bhitarkanika

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sundarbans, Pichavaram, and Bhitarkanika are all major mangrove forests in India.

Multiple choice

Which haunted forest in India is said to be the abode of various supernatural beings, including ghosts, demons, and witches?

  1. Ranthambore National Park

  2. Sundarbans National Park

  3. Jim Corbett National Park

  4. Kaziranga National Park
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Sundarbans National Park, located in the Ganges Delta of India and Bangladesh, is known for its alleged paranormal activity and is often associated with various supernatural beings.

Multiple choice

Which of these national parks is known for its rich biodiversity and offers excellent opportunities for wildlife photography?

  1. Jim Corbett National Park

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Ranthambore National Park

  4. Gir National Park
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Kaziranga National Park in Assam is renowned for its one-horned rhinoceros population and offers exceptional opportunities to photograph various wildlife species, including tigers, elephants, and numerous bird species.

Multiple choice

Which Indian wildlife sanctuary is famous for its tiger population and offers thrilling wildlife safaris?

  1. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

  2. Nagarhole National Park

  3. Ranthambore National Park

  4. Kanha National Park
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan is renowned for its tiger population and offers exciting wildlife safaris, providing opportunities to photograph tigers in their natural habitat.

Multiple choice

Which of these national parks is known for its diverse birdlife and offers excellent opportunities for bird photography?

  1. Corbett National Park

  2. Sunderbans National Park

  3. Keoladeo National Park

  4. Nanda Devi National Park
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan, also known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, is renowned for its diverse birdlife and offers exceptional opportunities for bird photography, with over 370 species of birds recorded.

Multiple choice

Which Indian wildlife sanctuary is known for its elephant population and offers unique opportunities to photograph these majestic creatures?

  1. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

  2. Nagarhole National Park

  3. Bandipur National Park

  4. Kaziranga National Park
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kaziranga National Park in Assam is famous for its large population of one-horned rhinoceroses and also offers opportunities to photograph elephants in their natural habitat.

Multiple choice

Which national park is known for its unique landscape and offers opportunities to photograph snow leopards?

  1. Hemis National Park

  2. Dachigam National Park

  3. Great Himalayan National Park

  4. Nanda Devi National Park
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hemis National Park in Ladakh is renowned for its unique high-altitude landscape and offers opportunities to photograph snow leopards, making it a popular destination for wildlife photographers.

Multiple choice

Which Indian wildlife sanctuary is known for its rich biodiversity and offers opportunities to photograph a variety of wildlife species, including lions?

  1. Gir National Park

  2. Sunderbans National Park

  3. Jim Corbett National Park

  4. Nagarhole National Park
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gir National Park in Gujarat is renowned for its Asiatic lion population and offers opportunities to photograph a variety of wildlife species, including lions, leopards, and various bird species.

Multiple choice

Which national park is known for its dense mangrove forests and offers opportunities to photograph saltwater crocodiles?

  1. Sunderbans National Park

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Ranthambore National Park

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

Sunderbans National Park in West Bengal is renowned for its dense mangrove forests and offers opportunities to photograph saltwater crocodiles, along with a variety of other wildlife species.