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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 Indian wildlife sanctuary is known for its elephant population and offers unique opportunities to photograph these majestic creatures?

  1. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

  2. Nagarhole National Park

  3. Bandipur National Park

  4. Kaziranga National Park
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kaziranga National Park in Assam is famous for its large population of one-horned rhinoceroses and also offers opportunities to photograph elephants in their natural habitat.

Multiple choice

Which national park is known for its unique landscape and offers opportunities to photograph snow leopards?

  1. Hemis National Park

  2. Dachigam National Park

  3. Great Himalayan National Park

  4. Nanda Devi National Park
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Explanation

Hemis National Park in Ladakh is renowned for its unique high-altitude landscape and offers opportunities to photograph snow leopards, making it a popular destination for wildlife photographers.

Multiple choice

Which Indian wildlife sanctuary is known for its rich biodiversity and offers opportunities to photograph a variety of wildlife species, including lions?

  1. Gir National Park

  2. Sunderbans National Park

  3. Jim Corbett National Park

  4. Nagarhole National Park
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gir National Park in Gujarat is renowned for its Asiatic lion population and offers opportunities to photograph a variety of wildlife species, including lions, leopards, and various bird species.

Multiple choice

Which national park is known for its dense mangrove forests and offers opportunities to photograph saltwater crocodiles?

  1. Sunderbans National Park

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Ranthambore National Park

  4. Jim Corbett National Park
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sunderbans National Park in West Bengal is renowned for its dense mangrove forests and offers opportunities to photograph saltwater crocodiles, along with a variety of other wildlife species.

Multiple choice

Which Indian wildlife sanctuary is known for its picturesque landscapes and offers opportunities to photograph the elusive snow leopard?

  1. Hemis National Park

  2. Dachigam National Park

  3. Great Himalayan National Park

  4. Nanda Devi National Park
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hemis National Park in Ladakh is renowned for its picturesque landscapes and offers opportunities to photograph the elusive snow leopard, making it a challenging yet rewarding destination for wildlife photographers.

Multiple choice

Which of these animals is not part of the Big Five game animals commonly sought after on safaris?

  1. Lion

  2. Elephant

  3. Rhinoceros

  4. Leopard

  5. Giraffe
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E Correct answer
Explanation

The Big Five game animals typically include the lion, elephant, rhinoceros, leopard, and buffalo. Giraffe, while a majestic animal, is not part of this group.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of protected area recognized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)?

  1. National Park

  2. Nature Reserve

  3. Wildlife Sanctuary

  4. Managed Resource Area
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Managed Resource Areas are not recognized by the IUCN as a distinct category of protected areas.

Multiple choice

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

  1. National Park

  2. Wildlife Sanctuary

  3. Biosphere Reserve

  4. Urban Park
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Urban parks are typically managed for recreational purposes and do not fall under the category of protected areas, which are designated for conservation purposes.

Multiple choice

In the remote region of Arunachal Pradesh, which national park is home to the endangered red panda and a diverse range of flora and fauna?

  1. Kaziranga National Park

  2. Nanda Devi National Park

  3. Namdapha National Park

  4. Manas National Park
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Namdapha National Park is located in Arunachal Pradesh and is known for its rich biodiversity. It is home to the endangered red panda, as well as a variety of other animals and plants.

Multiple choice

Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, which national park in Uttarakhand is home to the endangered snow leopard and offers breathtaking views of the mountains?

  1. Jim Corbett National Park

  2. Nanda Devi National Park

  3. Valley of Flowers National Park

  4. Govind Pashu Vihar National Park
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Govind Pashu Vihar National Park is located in Uttarakhand and is home to the endangered snow leopard. It also offers breathtaking views of the Himalayas.

Multiple choice

Which species is most commonly targeted by poachers for its valuable horns?

  1. Elephant

  2. Rhinoceros

  3. Tiger

  4. Lion
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Rhinoceroses are heavily targeted by poachers for their horns, which are highly valued in traditional medicine and illegal wildlife trade.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a species that has gone extinct in recent years?

  1. Dodo

  2. Passenger pigeon

  3. Thylacine

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The dodo, passenger pigeon, and thylacine are all examples of species that have gone extinct in recent years. The dodo was a flightless bird native to Mauritius, the passenger pigeon was a migratory bird native to North America, and the thylacine was a carnivorous marsupial native to Australia.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a species that went extinct due to habitat loss?

  1. Passenger pigeon

  2. Dodo

  3. Steller's sea cow

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The passenger pigeon, dodo, and Steller's sea cow are all examples of species that went extinct due to habitat loss.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a species that went extinct due to overexploitation?

  1. Blue whale

  2. Giant panda

  3. African elephant

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The blue whale, giant panda, and African elephant are all examples of species that have been threatened with extinction due to overexploitation.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a species that has been successfully reintroduced to its former range?

  1. California condor

  2. Black-footed ferret

  3. Giant panda

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The California condor, black-footed ferret, and giant panda are all examples of species that have been successfully reintroduced to their former range.