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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 general knowledge

Which one of the following monkey species, found in India, is an endangered species?

  1. Lion Tailed Macaque

  2. Lemur

  3. The Slender Lorris

  4. The Golden Langur
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Lion Tailed Macaque (Macaca silenus) is endemic to the Western Ghats of India and is classified as endangered by the IUCN due to habitat fragmentation and small population size. Lemurs are native to Madagascar, not India. The Slender Loris is found in India but is listed as near threatened, not endangered. The Golden Langur is endangered but found in Assam and Bhutan, not as critically threatened as the Lion Tailed Macaque.

Multiple choice general knowledge

This endangered species, found in Orissa, India, is suffering because of harvesting of it’s eggs.

  1. Sea Turtle

  2. Olive Turtle

  3. Hilsa Fish

  4. Sturgeon
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Olive Ridley Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) is the species most commonly found nesting on the coasts of Orissa (Odisha), specifically at Gahirmatha, Rushikulya, and Devi river mouths. Their eggs are extensively harvested despite legal protection, threatening their survival. While 'Sea Turtle' is a general term, the question specifically refers to the endangered species suffering from egg harvesting in Orissa, which is the Olive Ridley. Hilsa Fish and Sturgeon are fish species not primarily threatened by egg harvesting.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Which of the following animals are endangered species? (a) white-tailed deer (b) elk (c) wild turkey (d) none of them

  1. a) white-tailed deer

  2. b) elk

  3. c) wild turkey

  4. d) none of them
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

White-tailed deer, elk, and wild turkey are all abundant species in North America and are classified as 'Least Concern' by IUCN - none are endangered. The question correctly identifies that none of the listed species are actually endangered.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Which of the following animals are endangered species?

  1. (a) white-tailed deer

  2. (b) elk

  3. (c) wild turkey

  4. (d) none of them
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

White-tailed deer, elk, and wild turkey are all common species with stable populations across North America. None of these animals are currently classified as endangered - they are widely hunted and managed as game species, indicating their populations are healthy. Therefore, 'none of them' is the correct answer.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Name the desert you would find in India.

  1. Sahara Desert

  2. Thar Desert

  3. Gobi Desert

  4. Taklamakan Desert
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Thar Desert (also known as the Great Indian Desert) is located in northwestern India, primarily in Rajasthan. It covers about 200,000 square kilometers and forms a natural boundary between India and Pakistan. The Sahara is in Africa, Gobi in Mongolia/China, and Taklamakan in China.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture

which one is the mount of devi Durga?

  1. Lion

  2. Bison

  3. Chita

  4. Elephant
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Devi Durga is traditionally depicted riding a lion or tiger, representing her power over ferocious creatures. The lion symbolizes mastery over brute force and is her primary vahana (mount) in most iconography.

Multiple choice general knowledge

What symbol is there on a thousand rupee note?

  1. Rhinoceros, Elephant, Tiger None

  2. Economy of India Diamond

  3. Parliament building of India Square

  4. Dandi March Circle
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The 1000 rupee note features the 'Economy of India' symbol - a diamond-shaped geometric design representing India's economic progress. Other heritage sites appear on different denominations.

Multiple choice general knowledge

What is the National animal of India

  1. Royal Benal Tiger

  2. Tiger

  3. Lion

  4. Horse
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Royal Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) is the national animal of India. It was declared the national animal in April 1973, replacing the lion. The choice reflects the importance of tiger conservation in India, which is home to the largest population of wild tigers. The tiger symbolizes strength, grace, and power.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Which among the following places in Karnataka is known to have the highest density of King Cobra snakes?

  1. Bannerghatta National Park

  2. Agumbe

  3. Nagarhole

  4. Chikmaglur
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Agumbe in Karnataka is renowned as the 'King Cobra capital' of India and has one of the highest recorded densities of King Cobras in the world. This region in the Western Ghats provides ideal habitat with high rainfall and dense forest cover. Bannerghatta National Park and Nagarhole do have cobra populations, but not comparable to Agumbe's concentration.

Multiple choice general knowledge

This animal is now restricted to the Little Runn of Kutch. It differs in looks from its African cousin and is also endangered. The animal possesses an erect, dark mane which runs from the back of the head and along the neck. The mane is then followed by a dark brown stripe running along the back, to the root of the tail. Name the animal.

  1. The Indian Wild Dog

  2. The Indian Mongoose

  3. The Indian Ass

  4. The Asiatic Lion
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Ass (also called the Indian Wild Ass) is restricted to the Little Rann of Kutch in Gujarat. It has an erect dark mane and a distinctive stripe along its back, differing from African wild asses. It is an endangered species.

Multiple choice general knowledge

This is the largest of all Tiger Species. It once ranged throughout Western Asia, Central Asia and eastern Russia, and as far east as Alaska during prehistoric times, though it is now completely confined to the Amur-Ussuri region of Primorsky Krai and Khabarovsk Krai in far eastern Siberia, where it is now protected. Name this sub species .

  1. Caspian Tiger

  2. Siberian Tiger

  3. Bali Tiger

  4. Royal Bengal Tiger
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Siberian Tiger (Amur Tiger) is the largest of all tiger species and is indeed confined to the Amur-Ussuri region of Primorsky Krai and Khabarovsk Krai in far eastern Siberia. It historically ranged across Central Asia and eastern Russia but is now protected in this limited region. The Caspian and Bali tigers are extinct subspecies, while Bengal tigers are native to the Indian subcontinent.

Multiple choice general knowledge

This is a large non-migratory bird found in parts of the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia and Australia. The tallest of the flying birds, standing at a height of up to 1.8 m (5.9 ft),they are conspicuous and iconic species of open wetlands. They forage on marshes and shallow wetlands for roots, tubers, insects, crustaceans and small vertebrate prey. They form long-lasting pair-bonds and maintain territories within which they perform territorial and courtship displays that include loud trumpeting, leaps and dance-like movements. In India they are considered symbols of marital fidelity, believed to mate for life and pine the loss of their mates even to the point of starving to death. Our Prime Minister Dr.Manmohan Singh has also written a poem on these graceful creatures. Name the bird.

  1. Siberian Crane

  2. Cassowary

  3. Sarus Crane

  4. Pelican
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Sarus Crane is the tallest flying bird (up to 1.8m) and is found in the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Australia. They are iconic wetland birds known for lifelong pair-bonds and elaborate courtship dances. In Indian culture, they symbolize marital fidelity. Dr. Manmohan Singh did write a poem about Sarus Cranes. The description matches this species perfectly.