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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 biodiversity hotspots is known for its mangrove forests?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Sunderbans

  4. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Sunderbans is a biodiversity hotspot that is known for its mangrove forests. These forests are home to a variety of plants and animals, including the Royal Bengal Tiger.

Multiple choice

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots is home to the one-horned rhinoceros?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Sunderbans

  4. Kaziranga National Park
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kaziranga National Park is a biodiversity hotspot that is home to the one-horned rhinoceros. This park is also home to a variety of other animals, including tigers, elephants, and leopards.

Multiple choice

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots is home to the lion-tailed macaque?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Sunderbans

  4. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is a biodiversity hotspot that is home to the lion-tailed macaque. This reserve is also home to a variety of other animals, including tigers, elephants, and leopards.

Multiple choice

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots is home to the Nilgiri tahr?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Sunderbans

  4. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is a biodiversity hotspot that is home to the Nilgiri tahr. This reserve is also home to a variety of other animals, including tigers, elephants, and leopards.

Multiple choice

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots is home to the Western Ghats langur?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Sunderbans

  4. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Western Ghats is a biodiversity hotspot that is home to the Western Ghats langur. This hotspot is also home to a variety of other animals, including tigers, elephants, and leopards.

Multiple choice

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots is home to the golden langur?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Sunderbans

  4. Assam
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Assam is a biodiversity hotspot that is home to the golden langur. This hotspot is also home to a variety of other animals, including tigers, elephants, and leopards.

Multiple choice

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots is home to the hoolock gibbon?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Sunderbans

  4. Manipur
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Manipur is a biodiversity hotspot that is home to the hoolock gibbon. This hotspot is also home to a variety of other animals, including tigers, elephants, and leopards.

Multiple choice

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots is home to the pygmy hog?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Sunderbans

  4. Assam
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Assam is a biodiversity hotspot that is home to the pygmy hog. This hotspot is also home to a variety of other animals, including tigers, elephants, and leopards.

Multiple choice

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots is home to the snow leopard?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Sunderbans

  4. Ladakh
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ladakh is a biodiversity hotspot that is home to the snow leopard. This hotspot is also home to a variety of other animals, including tigers, elephants, and leopards.

Multiple choice

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots is home to the blackbuck?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Sunderbans

  4. Gujarat
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Gujarat is a biodiversity hotspot that is home to the blackbuck. This hotspot is also home to a variety of other animals, including tigers, elephants, and leopards.

Multiple choice

Which of the following biodiversity hotspots is home to the great Indian bustard?

  1. Eastern Himalayas

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Sunderbans

  4. Rajasthan
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Rajasthan is a biodiversity hotspot that is home to the great Indian bustard. This hotspot is also home to a variety of other animals, including tigers, elephants, and leopards.

Multiple choice

What are some of the penalties for violating wildlife laws in India?

  1. Fines

  2. Imprisonment

  3. Both fines and imprisonment

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The penalties for violating wildlife laws in India include both fines and imprisonment. The severity of the penalties depends on the nature of the offense and the species involved.

Multiple choice

What are some of the recent success stories in wildlife law enforcement in India?

  1. The arrest of a major wildlife trafficker in 2020

  2. The seizure of a large shipment of ivory in 2021

  3. The conviction of a poacher in 2022

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

There have been a number of recent success stories in wildlife law enforcement in India, including the arrest of a major wildlife trafficker in 2020, the seizure of a large shipment of ivory in 2021, and the conviction of a poacher in 2022. These successes demonstrate the commitment of the Government of India and its law enforcement agencies to protecting wildlife and their habitats.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the most number of national parks?

  1. Uttarakhand

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Karnataka
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Madhya Pradesh has the most number of national parks in India, with 10 national parks.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the most number of wildlife sanctuaries?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Uttar Pradesh
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Karnataka has the most number of wildlife sanctuaries in India, with over 50 wildlife sanctuaries.