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

Mudumalai Sanctuary @

  1. Idduki, Kerala

  2. Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu

  3. Nellor, Andra Pradesh

  4. Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu. It is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and contiguous with Bandipur and Wayanad sanctuaries. The sanctuary is known for its elephant population and tiger reserve status.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Ranthambhor Tiger Sanctuary @

  1. Jalpaiguri, West Bengal

  2. Daltonganj, Bihar

  3. Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan

  4. Mayurbhanj, Orissa
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ranthambore Tiger Reserve is located in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan. It is one of India's largest and most famous tiger reserves, known for its high tiger density and the historic Ranthambore Fort within the reserve boundaries.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Similipal Tiger Sanctuary @

  1. Mayurbhanj, Orissa

  2. Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan

  3. Ahmedabad, Gujarat

  4. Bestar, Madhya Pradesh
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Similipal Tiger Reserve is located in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha (formerly Orissa). It is one of India's largest tiger reserves and is part of the Similipal National Park. The sanctuary is known for its sal forests and diverse wildlife including elephants and tigers.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Sultanpur Lake Bird Sanctuary @

  1. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bestar, Madhya Pradesh

  3. Ahmedabad, Gujarat

  4. Gurgaon, Haryana
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sultanpur National Park (formerly Sultanpur Lake Bird Sanctuary) is located in Gurgaon, Haryana. It is a significant bird sanctuary close to Delhi and hosts many migratory bird species during winter. The sanctuary centers around Sultanpur Lake.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Bandhavgarh National Park is located in -

  1. West Bengal

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Madhya Pradesh
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bandhavgarh National Park is located in Madhya Pradesh, specifically in the Umaria district. It is known for its high tiger density and ancient Bandhavgarh Fort. West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan do not host this park.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Bandipur National Park is located in -

  1. Bihar

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Karnataka

  4. Madhya Pradesh
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Bandipur National Park is located in Karnataka, in the Chamarajanagar district. It is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and is a famous tiger reserve. Bihar, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh are incorrect.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Bannerghatta National Park is located in -

  1. Karnataka

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Kerala
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bannerghatta National Park is located in Karnataka, near Bangalore. It is known for its butterfly park and safari. Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala are neighboring states but do not host this park.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Jim Corbett National Park is located in -

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Uttarakhand

  3. Goa

  4. Maharashtra
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Jim Corbett National Park is located in Uttarakhand (formerly part of Uttar Pradesh), in the Nainital district. It was India's first national park and is famous for Project Tiger. Goa and Maharashtra are incorrect.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Desert National Park is located in -

  1. Gujrat

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Punjab
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Desert National Park is located in Rajasthan, near Jaisalmer. It showcases the desert ecosystem of the Thar Desert. Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Punjab are incorrect.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Blackbuck National Park is loacted in -

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujrat

  3. Haryana

  4. Sikkim
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Blackbuck National Park is located in Gujarat, in the Velavadar area of Bhavnagar district. It is specifically dedicated to the conservation of blackbucks. Rajasthan has blackbuck sanctuaries but not this specific national park.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Marine National Park is located in -

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Goa

  3. Gujrat

  4. Maharashtra
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Marine National Park is located in the Gulf of Kutch, Gujarat. It was established in 1982 and is India's first marine national park, known for its coral reefs and marine biodiversity. The park spans approximately 162 square kilometers and protects fragile marine ecosystems.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Kanha National Park is located in -

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujrat

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Kanha National Park is located in the Maikal range of Satpura Hills in Madhya Pradesh. It is one of India's largest tiger reserves and inspired Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Keoladeo National Park is located in -

  1. Gujrat

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Keoladeo National Park, formerly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, is located in Bharatpur, Rajasthan. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and hosts thousands of migratory birds.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Manas National Park is located in -

  1. Sikkim

  2. Nagaland

  3. Assam

  4. Manipur
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Manas National Park is located in the Himalayan foothills of Assam. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Project Tiger reserve known for its biodiversity.