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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 endangered species has been successfully brought back from the brink of extinction through conservation efforts?

  1. Giant panda

  2. Black rhinoceros

  3. California condor

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

The giant panda, black rhinoceros, and California condor are examples of endangered species that have been successfully brought back from the brink of extinction through conservation efforts, demonstrating the effectiveness of conservation strategies.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest biosphere reserve in India?

  1. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve

  2. Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve

  3. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve

  4. Manas Biosphere Reserve
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is located in the state of Uttarakhand and covers an area of 22,367 square kilometers. It is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including the endangered snow leopard and the Himalayan tahr.

Multiple choice

Which biosphere reserve is home to the world's largest mangrove forest?

  1. Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve

  2. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve

  3. Manas Biosphere Reserve

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

The Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve is located in the states of West Bengal and Odisha and covers an area of 10,200 square kilometers. It is home to the world's largest mangrove forest, which is a unique and important ecosystem that provides a variety of benefits to both humans and wildlife.

Multiple choice

Which biosphere reserve is home to the endangered lion-tailed macaque?

  1. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve

  2. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve

  3. Manas Biosphere Reserve

  4. Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is located in the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka and covers an area of 5,520 square kilometers. It is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including the endangered lion-tailed macaque, which is one of the most threatened primates in the world.

Multiple choice

Which biosphere reserve is home to the one-horned rhinoceros?

  1. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve

  2. Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve

  3. Manas Biosphere Reserve

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

The Manas Biosphere Reserve is located in the state of Assam and covers an area of 2,837 square kilometers. It is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including the endangered one-horned rhinoceros, which is one of the most iconic animals in India.

Multiple choice

Which biosphere reserve is home to the Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve

  2. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve

  3. Manas Biosphere Reserve

  4. Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is home to the Western Ghats, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Western Ghats are a mountain range that runs along the western coast of India and is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including many endangered species.

Multiple choice

Which biosphere reserve is home to the Great Himalayan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve

  2. Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve

  3. Manas Biosphere Reserve

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

The Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is home to the Great Himalayan National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Great Himalayan National Park is a national park located in the state of Uttarakhand and is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including many endangered species.

Multiple choice

Which biosphere reserve is home to the Kanha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve

  2. Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve

  3. Manas Biosphere Reserve

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

The Kanha National Park is a national park located in the state of Madhya Pradesh and is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including many endangered species. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Multiple choice

Which biosphere reserve is home to the Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve

  2. Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve

  3. Manas Biosphere Reserve

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

The Kaziranga National Park is a national park located in the state of Assam and is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including many endangered species. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Multiple choice

Which biosphere reserve is home to the Periyar National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve

  2. Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve

  3. Manas Biosphere Reserve

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

The Periyar National Park is a national park located in the state of Kerala and is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including many endangered species. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Multiple choice

Which biosphere reserve is home to the Sunderbans National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve

  2. Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve

  3. Manas Biosphere Reserve

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

The Sunderbans National Park is a national park located in the state of West Bengal and is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including many endangered species. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Multiple choice

Which biosphere reserve is home to the Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve

  2. Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve

  3. Manas Biosphere Reserve

  4. Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve is a national park located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including many endangered species. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Multiple choice

Which biosphere reserve is home to the Nokrek Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve

  2. Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve

  3. Manas Biosphere Reserve

  4. Nokrek Biosphere Reserve
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Nokrek Biosphere Reserve is a national park located in the state of Meghalaya and is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including many endangered species. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Multiple choice

Which biosphere reserve is home to the Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve

  2. Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve

  3. Manas Biosphere Reserve

  4. Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve is a national park located in the state of Madhya Pradesh and is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including many endangered species. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Multiple choice

Which biosphere reserve is home to the Simlipal Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve

  2. Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve

  3. Manas Biosphere Reserve

  4. Simlipal Biosphere Reserve
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Simlipal Biosphere Reserve is a national park located in the state of Odisha and is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including many endangered species. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.