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 culture
  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Karnataka

  4. Kerala

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

Kudremukh National Park is located in Karnataka, in the Western Ghats range. It is known for its diverse wildlife and scenic landscapes. The other options are incorrect - Andhra Pradesh has parks like Nagarhole, Tamil Nadu has Mudumalai, and Kerala has Periyar.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. True

  2. False

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

Naja naja is the Indian cobra, which is venomous, but it is not the most venomous snake in India. Snakes like the common krait or Russell's viper possess more potent venom, and marine sea snakes found in Indian coastal waters are even more venomous.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Junagarh, Gujarat

  2. Diphu, Assam

  3. Kohima, Nagaland

  4. Gangtok, Sikkim

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

Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Diphu, Assam, within the Karbi Anglong region. It is known for its natural hot springs and diverse wildlife. The other options are major cities but not the correct location for this specific sanctuary.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture
  1. West Midnapore

  2. Purulia

  3. East Midnapore

  4. Darjeeling

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

Arabari Forest is located in West Midnapore district of West Bengal. It is famous for the Joint Forest Management movement that started there in 1972, involving local communities in forest protection.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Junagarh, Gujarat

  2. Diphu, Assam

  3. Kohima, Nagaland

  4. Gangtok, Sikkim

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

Garampani Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary located in Diphu, Assam. It is known for its hot springs and diverse flora and fauna. The sanctuary is part of Assam's rich ecological heritage in northeastern India.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Rhino reserve

  2. Tiger reserve

  3. Elephant reserve

  4. Black leopard reserve

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

Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh is primarily a tiger reserve and one of India's premier tiger conservation areas. It was also the inspiration for Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book'.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Parrot

  2. Javan Hawk Eagle

  3. Chukar Partridge

  4. Peacock

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

The Chukar Partridge is the national bird of Pakistan. This bird species is native to the rocky and hilly terrain of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and surrounding regions. It was chosen as Pakistan's national bird due to its adaptability to the country's mountainous landscape. Peacocks are native to India and Sri Lanka, while the Javan Hawk Eagle is from Indonesia.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Golden Parakeet

  2. Parrot

  3. Impeyan Pheasant (Himalyan Monal)

  4. Peacock

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

The Impeyan Pheasant, also known as the Himalayan Monal, is the national bird of Nepal. This colorful pheasant species is native to the Himalayan region and is highly regarded for its stunning iridescent plumage. Peacocks are associated with India, while parrots are found in many tropical regions worldwide but are not Nepal's national bird.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Parrot

  2. White Crow

  3. Doayle (Oriental Magpie Robin)

  4. Peacock

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

The Oriental Magpie Robin, locally known as 'Doel' in Bengali, was declared the national bird of Bangladesh in 1971. This small, distinctive songbird with black and white plumage is deeply embedded in Bengali culture, poetry, and folk songs, symbolizing the natural beauty of the region.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Parrot

  2. Peacock

  3. Javan Hawk Eagle

  4. Snowy Owl

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

The Peacock (Indian Peafowl) was officially designated as India's national bird in 1963 due to its cultural significance and distinctive appearance. This iconic bird appears in Indian art, mythology, and architecture for thousands of years. The male's spectacular iridescent blue and green plumage with eye-spotted tail feathers makes it unmistakable.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. White Crow

  2. Ceylon Jungle Fowl

  3. Peacock

  4. Parrot

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

The Ceylon Jungle Fowl (Sri Lanka Jungle Fowl) was adopted as Sri Lanka's national bird in 1986. This colorful ground-dwelling bird is endemic to Sri Lanka and is closely related to the domestic chicken. The male has distinctive red and orange plumage with a prominent tail, representing the island's unique biodiversity.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Green Frog

  2. River Dolphin

  3. Crocodile

  4. Katla Fish

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

The River Dolphin (specifically the Ganges River Dolphin or Susu) was declared India's National Aquatic Animal in 2009 to raise awareness about its conservation. This freshwater dolphin species is found in the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna river systems and is critically endangered.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture
  1. Markhor

  2. Lion

  3. Bar-tailed Trogon

  4. Camel

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

The Markhor is a wild goat species and is officially recognized as Pakistan's national animal. It was chosen due to its majestic appearance and significance in Pakistan's northern mountainous regions.

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. Felis domesticus

  2. naja naja

  3. Phycus Bengalensis

  4. Tamarindus indica

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

Tamarindus indica is the correct Latin (scientific) name for the tamarind tree, commonly known as 'Imli' in Hindi. The other options are incorrect: Felis domesticus is the domestic cat, Naja naja is the Indian cobra, and Phycus Bengalensis appears to be a fabricated name.