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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

Which state does not have a single National Park for protection of wildlife and conservation of biodiversity in India?

  1. Punjab

  2. Delhi

  3. Puducherry

  4. Both (1) and (2)

  5. (1), (2) and (3)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Punjab, Delhi, and Puducherry are the only states/UTs in India without a single National Park. Punjab and Haryana are notable for having no National Parks due to intense agriculture and urbanization, while Delhi's urban territory limits Protected Area designation, though it has wildlife sanctuaries and forest reserves.

Multiple choice

The National Animal of India is

  1. Tiger

  2. Lion

  3. Wolf

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

The Royal Bengal Tiger was declared India's national animal in 1973, replacing the lion. Tigers are indigenous to India and symbolize power and grace. Lions are found only in Gir Forest, Gujarat, while elephants and wolves were never designated as national symbols.

Multiple choice

The world's highly prized wool yielding 'Pashmina' breed is

  1. Kashmir sheep - Afghan sheep cross.

  2. goat.

  3. sheep.

  4. goat-sheep cross.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

 The world's highly prized wool yielding 'Pashmina' breed is goat. The goat  most known for its fine cashmere is Himalayan goats, often referred to as Cashmere goats. The name Cashmere derives from the Indian region Kashmir, where the first Cashmere clothing was appreciated. Another very well known word for Cashmere is Pashmina. This derives from the Persian word for "wool".

Multiple choice

According to IUCN Red List, what is the status of Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens)?

  1. Critically endangered species

  2. Vulnerable species

  3. Extinct species

  4. Endangered species.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

 An Endangered (EN) species is a species which has been categorized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List as likely to become extinct. "Endangered" is the second most severe conservation status for wild populations in the IUCN's schema after Critically Endangered (CR). According to IUCN Red List of Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens) comes under Endangered species.

Multiple choice

Directions: Answer the given question based on the following passage.

The Kaziranga Wildlife Sactuary is famous for the protection of_______

The wildlife conservation projects and programs

To promote wildlife awareness among the people, the Indian government has started various natural projects and programs such as Project Tiger, Nature Camps and Jungle Lodges. These projects not only help to preserve our natural heritage, but encourage eco-tourism as well. Project Tiger was formed in 1972 and launched on the 1st April 1973 at Corbett National Park. Till date, the project has been the most successful one in preserving the tiger population at Tiger Reserves in Bandhavgarh, Corbett, Pench, Ranthambhore, Kanha, Bandipur, Panna, Dudhwa, Sunderbans, Manas and Sariska. All these reserves act as Conservation Centers for tigers in India. Besides, there is the Gir National Park, the only habitat for Asiatic lions in India. The Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary is Assam is renowned for protecting the endangered one-horned Rhinoceros. There's also Dachigam National Park, which conserves the Hangul or Kashmiri Stag. Project Elephant, a centrally sponsored scheme, was launched in February 1992 to provide financial and technical support to major elephant bearing states in India for protection of elephants, their habitats and corridors. The Project, involving 25 Elephant Reserves across the country, is being implemented in 13 States and Union Territories in India, namely, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Orissa, Tamil Nadu, Uttaranchal, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.

  1. hangul

  2. tigers

  3. rhinoceros

  4. elephants

  5. Dummy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Because this sanctuary has more rhinos than other animal species.

Multiple choice

Directions: Answer the given question based on the following passage.

Ranthambhore, Kanha and Sunderbans are conservation centres in India, for________

The wildlife conservation projects and programs

To promote wildlife awareness among the people, the Indian government has started various natural projects and programs such as Project Tiger, Nature Camps and Jungle Lodges. These projects not only help to preserve our natural heritage, but encourage eco-tourism as well. Project Tiger was formed in 1972 and launched on the 1st April 1973 at Corbett National Park. Till date, the project has been the most successful one in preserving the tiger population at Tiger Reserves in Bandhavgarh, Corbett, Pench, Ranthambhore, Kanha, Bandipur, Panna, Dudhwa, Sunderbans, Manas and Sariska. All these reserves act as Conservation Centers for tigers in India. Besides, there is the Gir National Park, the only habitat for Asiatic lions in India. The Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary is Assam is renowned for protecting the endangered one-horned Rhinoceros. There's also Dachigam National Park, which conserves the Hangul or Kashmiri Stag. Project Elephant, a centrally sponsored scheme, was launched in February 1992 to provide financial and technical support to major elephant bearing states in India for protection of elephants, their habitats and corridors. The Project, involving 25 Elephant Reserves across the country, is being implemented in 13 States and Union Territories in India, namely, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Orissa, Tamil Nadu, Uttaranchal, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.

  1. Rhinoceros

  2. Stags

  3. Elephants

  4. Tigers

  5. Dummy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

These are the tiger reserves in India.

Multiple choice

Directions: Answer the given question based on the following passage.

Which wildlife conservation project has been the most successful till date?

The wildlife conservation projects and programs

To promote wildlife awareness among the people, the Indian government has started various natural projects and programs such as Project Tiger, Nature Camps and Jungle Lodges. These projects not only help to preserve our natural heritage, but encourage eco-tourism as well. Project Tiger was formed in 1972 and launched on the 1st April 1973 at Corbett National Park. Till date, the project has been the most successful one in preserving the tiger population at Tiger Reserves in Bandhavgarh, Corbett, Pench, Ranthambhore, Kanha, Bandipur, Panna, Dudhwa, Sunderbans, Manas and Sariska. All these reserves act as Conservation Centers for tigers in India. Besides, there is the Gir National Park, the only habitat for Asiatic lions in India. The Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary is Assam is renowned for protecting the endangered one-horned Rhinoceros. There's also Dachigam National Park, which conserves the Hangul or Kashmiri Stag. Project Elephant, a centrally sponsored scheme, was launched in February 1992 to provide financial and technical support to major elephant bearing states in India for protection of elephants, their habitats and corridors. The Project, involving 25 Elephant Reserves across the country, is being implemented in 13 States and Union Territories in India, namely, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Orissa, Tamil Nadu, Uttaranchal, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.

  1. Project Kashmiri Stag

  2. Project Elephant

  3. Project Tiger

  4. Project Asiatic Lions

  5. Dummy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

It is evident from the paragraph.

Multiple choice

Where is the Indian wild ass found?

  1. Swampy grasslands of Assam and Bengal

  2. Aravalli hilly forests of Rajasthan

  3. Rann of Kutch

  4. Forest valleys of South Kerala
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Indian wild asses are found only in Rann of Kutch. Saline deserts (rann), arid grasslands and shrub lands are its preferred environments.

Multiple choice

Antilope cervicapra is a/an

  1. least concern species

  2. endangered species

  3. nearly threatened species

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

Antilope cervicapra is a species of antelope, native to the Indian subcontinent, which has been listed as 'near threatened' on the IUCN Red List since 2003 as its range has decreased sharply during the 20th century.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a critically endangered bird?

  1. Blue-throated macaw

  2. Bald eagle

  3. Great Indian bustard

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

Great Indian bustard is a critically endangered bird. The bustard is restricted to isolated pockets in Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.

Multiple choice

Which wildlife sanctuary is a tiger reserve too?

  1. Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary

  2. Manas Wildlife Sanctuary

  3. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

  4. Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is a tiger reserve too and works for the conservation of tigers and rhinos.