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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 Indian wildlife sanctuary is known for its picturesque landscapes and offers opportunities to photograph the elusive snow leopard?

  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 picturesque landscapes and offers opportunities to photograph the elusive snow leopard, making it a challenging yet rewarding destination for wildlife photographers.

Multiple choice

Which of these animals is not part of the Big Five game animals commonly sought after on safaris?

  1. Lion

  2. Elephant

  3. Rhinoceros

  4. Leopard

  5. Giraffe
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E Correct answer
Explanation

The Big Five game animals typically include the lion, elephant, rhinoceros, leopard, and buffalo. Giraffe, while a majestic animal, is not part of this group.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of protected area recognized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)?

  1. National Park

  2. Nature Reserve

  3. Wildlife Sanctuary

  4. Managed Resource Area
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Managed Resource Areas are not recognized by the IUCN as a distinct category of protected areas.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of protected area?

  1. National Park

  2. Wildlife Sanctuary

  3. Biosphere Reserve

  4. Urban Park
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Urban parks are typically managed for recreational purposes and do not fall under the category of protected areas, which are designated for conservation purposes.

Multiple choice

In the remote region of Arunachal Pradesh, which national park is home to the endangered red panda and a diverse range of flora and fauna?

  1. Kaziranga National Park

  2. Nanda Devi National Park

  3. Namdapha National Park

  4. Manas National Park
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Namdapha National Park is located in Arunachal Pradesh and is known for its rich biodiversity. It is home to the endangered red panda, as well as a variety of other animals and plants.

Multiple choice

Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, which national park in Uttarakhand is home to the endangered snow leopard and offers breathtaking views of the mountains?

  1. Jim Corbett National Park

  2. Nanda Devi National Park

  3. Valley of Flowers National Park

  4. Govind Pashu Vihar National Park
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Govind Pashu Vihar National Park is located in Uttarakhand and is home to the endangered snow leopard. It also offers breathtaking views of the Himalayas.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a species that has gone extinct in recent years?

  1. Dodo

  2. Passenger pigeon

  3. Thylacine

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The dodo, passenger pigeon, and thylacine are all examples of species that have gone extinct in recent years. The dodo was a flightless bird native to Mauritius, the passenger pigeon was a migratory bird native to North America, and the thylacine was a carnivorous marsupial native to Australia.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a species that went extinct due to habitat loss?

  1. Passenger pigeon

  2. Dodo

  3. Steller's sea cow

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The passenger pigeon, dodo, and Steller's sea cow are all examples of species that went extinct due to habitat loss.

Multiple choice

Which of the following animals is classified as critically endangered by the IUCN?

  1. Giant Panda

  2. Blue Whale

  3. African Elephant

  4. Snow Leopard
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Giant Panda is one of the most well-known endangered species and is classified as critically endangered by the IUCN due to habitat loss, poaching, and a low reproductive rate.

Multiple choice

Which African elephant species is known for its larger ears and is critically endangered due to poaching?

  1. African Bush Elephant

  2. African Forest Elephant

  3. Asian Elephant

  4. Indian Elephant
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The African Forest Elephant has larger ears compared to the African Bush Elephant and is critically endangered due to poaching for its ivory tusks.