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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 UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Western Ghats?

  1. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

  2. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve

  3. Sundarbans National Park

  4. Kaziranga National Park
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, located in the Western Ghats, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its rich biodiversity.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the endangered species of primate found in the Western Ghats?

  1. Lion-tailed macaque

  2. Nilgiri tahr

  3. Great Indian bustard

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

The lion-tailed macaque is an endangered species of primate found in the Western Ghats.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a dual-purpose breed of cattle?

  1. Holstein

  2. Angus

  3. Hereford

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

Holstein is a dual-purpose breed of cattle known for its high milk production and good beef quality.

Multiple choice

The Western Ghats is home to a wide variety of endemic species, including the lion-tailed macaque, the Nilgiri tahr, and the Malabar giant squirrel. Which of these species is not found exclusively in the Western Ghats?

  1. Lion-tailed macaque

  2. Nilgiri tahr

  3. Malabar giant squirrel

  4. Golden langur
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The golden langur is found in both the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats.

Multiple choice

The Western Ghats is home to a number of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. Which of the following is not a national park in the Western Ghats?

  1. Periyar National Park

  2. Eravikulam National Park

  3. Bandipur National Park

  4. Nagarhole National Park
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Bandipur National Park is located in the Eastern Ghats, not the Western Ghats.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major conservation initiative aimed at protecting the Western Ghats?

  1. Project Tiger

  2. Project Elephant

  3. Project Lion

  4. Project Western Ghats
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Project Western Ghats is a major conservation initiative aimed at protecting the Western Ghats.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest national park in the Western Ghats?

  1. Periyar National Park

  2. Eravikulam National Park

  3. Bandipur National Park

  4. Nagarhole National Park
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Nagarhole National Park is the largest national park in the Western Ghats.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the smallest national park in the Western Ghats?

  1. Periyar National Park

  2. Eravikulam National Park

  3. Bandipur National Park

  4. Nagarhole National Park
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Eravikulam National Park is the smallest national park in the Western Ghats.

Multiple choice

How many national parks and wildlife sanctuaries are there in India?

  1. 100 national parks and 500 wildlife sanctuaries

  2. 150 national parks and 600 wildlife sanctuaries

  3. 200 national parks and 700 wildlife sanctuaries

  4. 250 national parks and 800 wildlife sanctuaries
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

As of 2023, there are 250 national parks and 800 wildlife sanctuaries in India.

Multiple choice

Which is the largest national park in India?

  1. Nanda Devi National Park

  2. Hemis National Park

  3. Kaziranga National Park

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

Nanda Devi National Park is the largest national park in India, covering an area of 6,343 square kilometers.

Multiple choice

Which is the oldest national park in India?

  1. Jim Corbett National Park

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Gir National Park

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

Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park in India, established in 1936.

Multiple choice

Which is the most visited national park in India?

  1. Jim Corbett National Park

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Ranthambore National Park

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

Jim Corbett National Park is the most visited national park in India, receiving over 1 million visitors annually.

Multiple choice

Which is the only floating national park in India?

  1. Keoladeo National Park

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Manas National Park

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

Keoladeo National Park is the only floating national park in India, located in the state of Rajasthan.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Hemis National Park

  2. Nanda Devi National Park

  3. Great Himalayan National Park

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

Hemis National Park is the only national park in India that is home to the snow leopard.

Multiple choice

Which is the only national park in India that is home to the one-horned rhinoceros?

  1. Kaziranga National Park

  2. Manas National Park

  3. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

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

Kaziranga National Park is the only national park in India that is home to the one-horned rhinoceros.