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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 wetlands is located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Sunderbans

  2. Chilika Lake

  3. Wular Lake

  4. Kolleru Lake
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Wular Lake is located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir and is the largest freshwater lake in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following wetlands is a Ramsar site?

  1. Sunderbans

  2. Chilika Lake

  3. Wular Lake

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above wetlands are Ramsar sites, which are wetlands of international importance.

Multiple choice

Which of the following wetlands is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. Sunderbans

  2. Chilika Lake

  3. Wular Lake

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Sunderbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is a site of outstanding universal value.

Multiple choice

Which of the following wetlands is home to the largest population of migratory birds in India?

  1. Sunderbans

  2. Chilika Lake

  3. Wular Lake

  4. Kolleru Lake
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Chilika Lake is home to the largest population of migratory birds in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following national parks in India is accessible for wheelchair users?

  1. Jim Corbett National Park

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Ranthambore National Park

  4. Sunderbans National Park
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Jim Corbett National Park has accessible trails and viewing platforms for wheelchair users.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the forest where Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana spent fourteen years in exile?

  1. Dandaka Forest

  2. Chitrakoot Forest

  3. Panchavati Forest

  4. Rishyamuka Forest
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dandaka Forest is the name of the forest where Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana spent fourteen years in exile.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the golden deer that causes Sita to be kidnapped?

  1. Maricha

  2. Subahu

  3. Khara

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

Maricha is the name of the golden deer that causes Sita to be kidnapped.

Multiple choice

Which of the following species is extinct in the wild in India?

  1. Asiatic Lion

  2. Bengal Tiger

  3. Indian Elephant

  4. Great Indian Bustard
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Great Indian Bustard is a critically endangered bird species that is now extinct in the wild in India. It is the heaviest flying bird in the world.

Multiple choice

What is the scientific name of the Great Indian Bustard?

  1. Ardeotis nigriceps

  2. Chlamydotis undulata

  3. Houbaropsis bengalensis

  4. Sypheotides indica
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The scientific name of the Great Indian Bustard is Ardeotis nigriceps.

Multiple choice

What is the status of the Great Indian Bustard under the IUCN Red List?

  1. Critically Endangered

  2. Endangered

  3. Vulnerable

  4. Near Threatened
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Great Indian Bustard is listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List. This means that it is facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is another extinct in the wild species of India?

  1. Javan Rhinoceros

  2. Blackbuck

  3. Nilgai

  4. Indian Wild Ass
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Javan Rhinoceros is another extinct in the wild species of India. It was once found in the forests of Assam and West Bengal, but it is now extinct in the wild.

Multiple choice

What is the status of the Javan Rhinoceros under the IUCN Red List?

  1. Critically Endangered

  2. Endangered

  3. Vulnerable

  4. Near Threatened
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Javan Rhinoceros is listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List. This means that it is facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Multiple choice

Which national park is located in the Zaskar Range?

  1. Great Himalayan National Park

  2. Hemis National Park

  3. Pin Valley National Park

  4. Sunderbans National Park
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Great Himalayan National Park is located in the Zaskar Range and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Multiple choice

Which animal species is commonly found in the Zaskar Range?

  1. Snow leopard

  2. Himalayan black bear

  3. Blue sheep

  4. Golden eagle
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The snow leopard is a commonly found animal species in the Zaskar Range.

Multiple choice

The Pushkar Camel Fair, held in Rajasthan, India, is known for its vibrant display of which animal?

  1. Horses

  2. Elephants

  3. Camels

  4. Cows
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Pushkar Camel Fair, held in Pushkar, Rajasthan, is renowned for its vibrant display of camels, showcasing the region's rich cultural heritage and traditional camel trade.