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. makar sakranti

  2. Bhagarati

  3. Kumbh

  4. Sonepur

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Sonepur Fair in Bihar is indeed the largest animal fair in India and Asia. Held annually in Sonepur on the confluence of Ganges and Gandak rivers, it dates back to ancient times (referred to in Emperor Chandragupta Maurya's reign). The fair is famous for trading elephants, cattle, horses, and various other animals. It is held during Kartik Purnima (November).

Multiple choice general knowledge culture
  1. Maharastra

  2. Madhya pradesh

  3. Karnataka

  4. Kerala

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Elephanta Caves are located on Elephanta Island in Maharashtra, near Mumbai. These rock-cut cave temples dedicated to Lord Shiva contain sculptures of various Hindu deities. They are a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back to the 5th-8th centuries.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Ghana Sanctuary , Rajasthan

  2. Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, Haryana

  3. Chilka Lake, Orissa

  4. Dal Lake, Kashmir

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Chilika Lake in Odisha (formerly Orissa) is one of the largest wintering grounds for migratory waterfowl in India. It's Asia's largest brackish water lagoon and hosts over 160 bird species.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Panthera leo

  2. Panthera tigris

  3. Panthera pardus

  4. Rana tigrina

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Explanation

The lion's scientific name is Panthera leo. Panthera tigris is the tiger, Panthera pardus is the leopard, and Rana tigrina is a frog species.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Panthera tigris

  2. Panthera pardus

  3. Panthera leo

  4. Rana tigrina

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The tiger's scientific name is Panthera tigris. Panthera pardus is the leopard, Panthera leo is the lion, and Rana tigrina is a frog.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. River Dolphin

  2. Crocodile

  3. Katla Fish

  4. Green Frog

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

The River Dolphin (specifically the Ganges river dolphin or Platanista gangetica) was declared India's National Aquatic Animal in 2009. This designation was made to raise awareness about conservation efforts for this endangered species found in the Ganges and Brahmaputra river systems. It is NOT a crocodile, fish, or frog.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. from Sunder, meaning beautiful in the local dialect

  2. from asunder - as the local rivers split the land asunder to create the delta

  3. named after Krishna Sunder, the first explorer of the region

  4. from Sunderi, the local name for the mangrove trees which form the primary vegetation of the Sunderbans

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Sundarbans derives its name from 'Sundari' trees (Heritiera fomes), the dominant mangrove species in the region. These mangrove forests form the primary vegetation of this deltaic ecosystem. The other etymologies are incorrect - 'sunder' (beautiful), 'asunder' (split apart), and explorer Krishna Sunder are not the actual origins.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Buffalo

  2. Goat

  3. Cow

  4. Dog

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C Correct answer
Explanation

This appears to be a factual trivia question. The claimed answer is cow, though this is a relatively obscure fact. The question asks what animal breed New Jersey is well-known for, and among the options, cow is marked as correct. Without broader context about a specific New Jersey cattle breed, we accept the stated answer.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Garima

  2. Dolly

  3. Samrupa

  4. Injaz

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Samrupa, cloned in 2009 by Indian scientists, was the world's first cloned buffalo. Dolly was the first cloned sheep (1996), Garima was another cloned buffalo, and Injaz was the first cloned camel.