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. Rajasthan

  2. Haryana

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Madhya Pradesh

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Desert National Park is located in Rajasthan, showcasing the unique desert ecosystem of the Thar Desert. It was established to conserve the desert habitat and its wildlife, including the Great Indian Bustard. Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh do have national parks but not the Desert National Park.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture
  1. Uttarakhand

  2. Jammu and Kashmir

  3. Himachal Pradesh

  4. Sikkim

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

Great Himalayan National Park is located in Himachal Pradesh and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its alpine meadows and high-altitude ecosystems. Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir have Himalayan regions but this specific park is in Himachal. Sikkim has Khangchendzonga National Park instead.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture
  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Orrisa

  4. Andaman and Nicobar

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

Campbell Bay National Park is located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, specifically on Great Nicobar Island. It is part of the unique island ecosystem of this UT. Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha (note the typo Orrisa) are coastal states on mainland India and don't contain this island national park.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture
  1. West Bengal

  2. Assam

  3. Nagaland

  4. Manipur

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Kaziranga National Park is located in Assam and is famous for its population of one-horned rhinoceroses. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of India's most significant wildlife conservation areas. West Bengal, Nagaland, and Manipur are northeastern states but Kaziranga is specifically in Assam's Brahmaputra Valley.

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. 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. Sunfeast

  2. Britannia

  3. Priyagold

  4. Parle

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Britannia Tiger is a glucose biscuit brand marketed as an energy-giving food. It's one of Britannia's long-standing products and competes in the popular glucose biscuit segment in India.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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.