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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 prohibited activity under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972?

  1. Hunting endangered species

  2. Trading in wildlife products without a permit

  3. Transporting wildlife across state borders without a permit

  4. Keeping wildlife as pets
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Keeping wildlife as pets is not a prohibited activity under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, provided that the wildlife is obtained legally and the necessary permits are obtained.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a protected area?

  1. National park

  2. Wildlife sanctuary

  3. Marine protected area

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Protected areas are areas of land or sea that are designated for conservation purposes. This can include national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and marine protected areas.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the largest national park in the Gangetic Plain?

  1. Kaziranga National Park

  2. Jim Corbett National Park

  3. Ranthambore National Park

  4. Sunderbans National Park
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kaziranga National Park is the largest national park in the Gangetic Plain. It is located in Assam and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major wildlife sanctuary located in the Gangetic Plain?

  1. Keoladeo National Park

  2. Corbett National Park

  3. Ranthambore National Park

  4. Sunderbans Tiger Reserve
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Keoladeo National Park is a major wildlife sanctuary located in the Gangetic Plain. It is located in Rajasthan and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the largest bird sanctuary in the Gangetic Plain?

  1. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

  2. Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary

  3. Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary

  4. Chilika Lake Bird Sanctuary
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is the largest bird sanctuary in the Gangetic Plain. It is located in Rajasthan and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major river dolphin species found in the Gangetic Plain?

  1. Ganges River Dolphin

  2. Amazon River Dolphin

  3. Yangtze River Dolphin

  4. Indus River Dolphin
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Ganges River Dolphin is a major river dolphin species found in the Gangetic Plain. It is an endangered species and is protected by law.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the largest crocodile species found in the Gangetic Plain?

  1. Gharial

  2. Saltwater Crocodile

  3. Nile Crocodile

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

The Gharial is the largest crocodile species found in the Gangetic Plain. It is a critically endangered species and is protected by law.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major turtle species found in the Gangetic Plain?

  1. Indian Softshell Turtle

  2. Green Sea Turtle

  3. Loggerhead Sea Turtle

  4. Hawksbill Sea Turtle
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Softshell Turtle is a major turtle species found in the Gangetic Plain. It is a vulnerable species and is protected by law.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the largest grass species found in the Gangetic Plain?

  1. Elephant Grass

  2. Reed Grass

  3. Thatching Grass

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

Elephant Grass is the largest grass species found in the Gangetic Plain. It is a tall, perennial grass that is used for fodder and thatching.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's first national park?

  1. Jim Corbett National Park

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Gir Forest National Park

  4. Sunderbans National Park
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Jim Corbett National Park, established in 1936, is India's first national park.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's largest mangrove forest?

  1. Sunderbans

  2. Pichavaram

  3. Coringa

  4. Bhitarkanika
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sunderbans, located in the Ganges Delta, is the largest mangrove forest in India and one of the largest in the world.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has the largest number of wildlife sanctuaries?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Karnataka

  3. Uttarakhand

  4. Rajasthan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Madhya Pradesh has the largest number of wildlife sanctuaries in India, with 25 wildlife sanctuaries.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's first biosphere reserve?

  1. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve

  2. Sunderbans Biosphere Reserve

  3. Kaziranga Biosphere Reserve

  4. Manas Biosphere Reserve
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, established in 1986, is India's first biosphere reserve.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's first tiger reserve?

  1. Jim Corbett National Park

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Gir Forest National Park

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

Jim Corbett National Park, established in 1936, is India's first tiger reserve.

Multiple choice

Which of the following animals is not commonly found in Botswana's safari regions?

  1. African elephant

  2. Cape buffalo

  3. Giraffe

  4. Polar bear
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Polar bears are not typically found in Botswana's safari regions, as they are adapted to Arctic environments.