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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

The Indian Pangolin is a mammal covered in scales. True or False?

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

The Indian Pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) is a mammal covered in scales, making it unique among mammals. It is an endangered species due to illegal poaching for its scales.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a small carnivorous mammal found in India, known for its bushy tail?

  1. Common Palm Civet

  2. Indian Grey Mongoose

  3. Small Indian Civet

  4. Indian Fox
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Grey Mongoose (Herpestes edwardsii) is a small carnivorous mammal found in India, known for its bushy tail and ability to kill venomous snakes.

Multiple choice

The Nilgiri Tahr is a type of wild goat found in the Western Ghats of India. True or False?

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

The Nilgiri Tahr (Nilgiritragus hylocrius) is a type of wild goat found in the Western Ghats of India. It is known for its agility and ability to navigate steep terrains.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a large flying mammal found in India, known for its nocturnal habits?

  1. Indian Flying Fox

  2. Greater Short-nosed Fruit Bat

  3. Indian Pipistrelle

  4. Lesser Yellow-nosed Bat
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Explanation

The Indian Flying Fox (Pteropus giganteus) is a large flying mammal found in India, known for its nocturnal habits and role in seed dispersal.

Multiple choice

The Indian Muntjac is a small deer species found in the forests of India. True or False?

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

The Indian Muntjac (Muntiacus muntjak) is a small deer species found in the forests of India. It is known for its distinctive barking call and ability to adapt to various habitats.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a marine mammal found in the waters around India, known for its intelligence and social behavior?

  1. Bottlenose Dolphin

  2. Humpback Whale

  3. Killer Whale

  4. Dugong
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Explanation

The Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) is a marine mammal found in the waters around India, known for its intelligence, social behavior, and ability to communicate.

Multiple choice

The Asiatic Lion is a subspecies of lion found in the Gir Forest of India. True or False?

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

The Asiatic Lion (Panthera leo persica) is a subspecies of lion found in the Gir Forest of India. It is a critically endangered species due to habitat loss and poaching.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a small primate found in the forests of India, known for its acrobatic movements?

  1. Rhesus Macaque

  2. Common Langur

  3. Hoolock Gibbon

  4. Slow Loris
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Hoolock Gibbon (Hoolock hoolock) is a small primate found in the forests of India, known for its acrobatic movements and ability to swing through trees.

Multiple choice

The Indian Wild Dog is also known as the Dhole. True or False?

  1. True

  2. False
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The Indian Wild Dog (Cuon alpinus) is also known as the Dhole. It is a social carnivore found in the forests of India and is known for its hunting skills and endurance.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a large carnivorous mammal found in the mountains of India, known for its elusive nature?

  1. Snow Leopard

  2. Clouded Leopard

  3. Common Leopard

  4. Jaguar
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Explanation

The Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia) is a large carnivorous mammal found in the mountains of India, known for its elusive nature and ability to survive in harsh conditions.

Multiple choice

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

  1. National Park

  2. Wildlife Sanctuary

  3. Biosphere Reserve

  4. Ramsar Site
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ramsar Site is not a type of protected area in India. It is a wetland of international importance designated under the Ramsar Convention.

Multiple choice

Which national park in Madhya Pradesh is known for its tiger population?

  1. Kanha National Park

  2. Bandhavgarh National Park

  3. Pench National Park

  4. Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve
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Explanation

Kanha National Park is one of the best places in India to spot tigers in their natural habitat.

Multiple choice

What is the scientific name of the tiger?

  1. Panthera tigris

  2. Panthera leo

  3. Panthera pardus

  4. Panthera uncia
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The scientific name of the tiger is Panthera tigris.

Multiple choice

The state of Rajasthan is known for its camel safari tours in which desert?

  1. Thar Desert

  2. Great Indian Desert

  3. Cholistan Desert

  4. Marusthali Desert
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Explanation

Rajasthan is home to the Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert. The state offers camel safari tours through the desert, allowing tourists to experience the unique landscape and culture of the region.

Multiple choice

The Takin, a large goat-antelope species, is the national animal of which Asian country?

  1. Bhutan

  2. Nepal

  3. Tibet

  4. Sikkim
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Explanation

The Takin, known for its shaggy coat and distinctive horns, is the national animal of Bhutan and holds cultural significance in the country.