Environmental Studies ยท General Awareness

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 general knowledge
  1. Kohima,Nagaland

  2. Gangtok,Sikkim

  3. Dipho,Assam

  4. Junargh,Gujarat

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary (misspelled as Garampany) is located in Diphu (misspelled as Dipho), Assam. It's known for its hot springs and diverse wildlife, located in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Peacock

  2. Chakor

  3. Eagle

  4. Crow

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Chakor (Chukar partridge) is Pakistan's national bird, symbolizing beauty and grace. It's a mountain game bird found in Pakistan's northern regions. Peacock is India's national bird.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. shesh naag

  2. Nandi (The Bull)

  3. mouse

  4. peacock

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Lord Shiva's vahana (vehicle) is Nandi, the white bull who serves as his gatekeeper and devotee. Nandi represents righteousness, strength, and devotion in Hindu mythology. The other options are vehicles of other deities: Shesh Naag with Vishnu, mouse with Ganesha, and peacock with Kartikeya.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Maharashtra

  2. UP

  3. Assam

  4. Odisha

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Assam and is famous for having the highest density of one-horned rhinoceros in the world. It is situated in the Morigaon district of Assam, near the Brahmaputra River. The sanctuary is smaller than Kaziranga but has an impressive rhino population. Other options are states with different wildlife sanctuaries but not Pobitora.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Bharima

  2. Gangotri

  3. Garima

  4. HA02

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Garima was indeed one of India's earliest cloned buffaloes, born at National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal. While the exact chronology of 'second' depends on which cloning program is referenced, Garima is the correct answer among the options. The other names listed are not recognized cloned buffaloes.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. lion

  2. tortoise

  3. tiger

  4. cat

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A tortoise's marble image is engraved in Dwarkamai at Shirdi. This tortoise symbol represents longevity, stability, and patience - virtues associated with both the tortoise in Hindu philosophy and Sai Baba's teachings of perseverance and steady spiritual progress.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. A river in Sri Lanka

  2. A mountain range in Sri Lanka

  3. A Hindu divinity

  4. The biologist who first described them

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Hanuman langurs are named after the Hindu monkey god Hanuman, a central figure in the Ramayana epic. Hanuman is revered in Hinduism and represents strength, devotion, and loyalty. This naming has cultural and religious significance, not geographical or biological origins.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture
  1. Lion

  2. Mouse

  3. Vulture

  4. Peacock

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Lord Ganesha's divine vehicle (vahana) is a mouse named Mooshika. The mouse symbolizes humility and the ability to overcome obstacles despite small size - just as a mouse can gnaw through barriers, Ganesha removes obstacles for his devotees. This pairing represents the paradoxical combination of the small yet powerful, teaching devotees that even the humblest beings can achieve great things through devotion.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Periyar

  2. Gir forest

  3. Kaziranga

  4. jim Corbett

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Kaziranga National Park in Assam is world-renowned for its population of the Indian one-horned rhinoceros. While other sanctuaries like Periyar have diverse wildlife, Kaziranga is specifically famous for having the largest population of this species. The park was established specifically to protect the rhinoceros.

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. Peacock

  2. Lion

  3. Mouse

  4. Owl

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The mouse (shoemukha) is Lord Ganesha's divine vehicle (vahana), symbolizing his ability to humble even the smallest creatures and his power to overcome obstacles of any size. This pairing represents wisdom conquering greed and the triumph of intellect over base desires. Peacock is Kartikeya's mount, lion is associated with Durga, and owl with Lakshmi.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Simplipal National Park

  2. Bandhavgarh National Park

  3. Kanha National Park

  4. Manas National Park

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Simlipal National Park in Mayurbhanj district is Odisha's only tiger reserve under Project Tiger. It was one of the first nine tiger reserves established in India in 1973-74. The park is also a biosphere reserve and elephant reserve, known for its rich biodiversity including tigers, elephants, and the rare red panda.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Chameli

  2. Rotak

  3. Chetak

  4. Ghatak

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Chetak was the legendary horse of Maharana Pratap, the Rajput ruler of Mewar. Chetak is famously remembered for his loyalty and bravery in the Battle of Haldighati against Mughal forces in 1576, where he was fatally wounded but carried his master to safety before dying. The other options are not historically associated with Maharana Pratap.