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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 of the following Indian biosphere reserves are included in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves?

  1. Nonrek, Meghalaya
  2. Manas, Assam
  3. Simlipal, Odisha
  4. Sunderbans, West Bengal

  1. 2 and 3

  2. 1, 2 and 3

  3. 1, 3 and 4

  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

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

Eight of the Eighteen biosphere reserves are a part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves. These include - Nilgiri (Tamil Nadu-Kerala-Karnataka), Gulf of Mannar (Tamil Nadu), Nonrek (Meghalaya), Simlipal (Odisha), Sunderbans (West Bengal), Nanda Devi (Uttarakhand), Pachmarhi (Madhya Pradesh), and Achanakmar-Amarkantak (Chhattisgarh - MP).

Multiple choice

Along with Nagarhole, Madumalai and Wayanad Wildlife Sactuary, which of the following falls within the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve?

  1. Bannerghatta National Park

  2. Kudremukh National Park

  3. Bandipur National Park

  4. Palani Hills National Park
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Bandipur National Park, established in 1973 as a tiger reserve under 'Project Tiger', is a national park located in the South Indian state of Karnataka. Together with the adjoining Nagarhole National Park (643 km2 (248 sq mi)), Mudumalai National Park (320 km2 (120 sq mi)) and Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (344 km2 (133 sq mi)), it is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve totaling 2,183 km2 (843 sq mi) making it the largest protected area in southern India.

Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. Its name literally means 'ten villages'.
  2. It has been a protected site since 1910.
  3. It was initially created to ensure clean water supply for the adjoining city.

Which place is being talked about in the above statements?

  1. Hemis National Park

  2. Dachigam National Park

  3. Kishtwar National Park

  4. Eravikulam National Park
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Dachigam National Park is located 22 kilometers from Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. It covers an area of 141 square kilometers. The name of the park literally stands for ten villages which could be in memory of the ten villages that were relocated for its formation. The park has been a protected area since 1910, first under the care of the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir and later under the observation of the concerned government authorities. It was initially created to ensure clean drinking water supply for the city of Srinagar. It was finally upgraded and declared a National Park in the year 1981.

Multiple choice

What does the Red Data Book contain?

  1. Extinct species

  2. List of all flora and fauna of the world

  3. Endangered species

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Red Data Book is the state document established for documenting rare and endangered species of animals, plants and fungi, as well as some local sub-species that exist within the territory of the state or country. This book provides central information for studies and monitoring programmes on rare and endangered species and their habits.

Multiple choice

Consider the following facts:

  1. No human habitation is permitted inside biosphere reserves.
  2. The Indian government has designated 18 sites as biosphere reserves.
  3. The Thar Desert, situated in Rajasthan, has been selected by the Indian government as a potential biosphere reserve.

Which of the above given facts are true?

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1 and 3

  4. 1, 2 and 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Biosphere reserves are another category of protected areas. Under this, a large area is declared as a biosphere reserve where wildlife is protected, but local communities are allowed to continue to live and pursue traditional activities within the reserve. The Indian government has established 18 biosphere reserves of India, (categories roughly corresponding to IUCN category V protected areas), which protect larger areas of natural habitat (than a National Park or Animal Sanctuary), and often include one or more National Parks and preserves, along buffer zones that are open to some economic uses.

Multiple choice

Match the following:

a. Biosphere Reserve 1.It is a relatively large area of scenic beauty protected and maintained by the Government to preserve flora and fauna, landscape, historic objects of the area and places of scientific interest.
b. Wildlife Sanctuary 2.It is a protected area of land, which is created for the protection of the wild animals in their natural environment like forests.
c. National Park 3.It is a large, protected area of land meant for the conservation of wildlife, biodiversity and the traditional lifestyle of the tribal people living in the area.

  1. a - 1, b - 2, c - 3

  2. a - 2, b - 1, c - 3

  3. a - 2, b - 3, c - 1

  4. a - 3, b - 2, c - 1

  5. a - 3, b - 1, c - 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. Biosphere Reserve is a large, protected area of land meant for the conservation of wildlife, biodiversity and the traditional lifestyle of the tribal people living in the area. Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area of land, which is created for the protection of the wild animals in their natural environment like forests. National Park is a relatively large area of scenic beauty protected and maintained by the Government to preserve flora and fauna, landscape, historic objects of the area and places of scientific interest.

Multiple choice

Match the following "Wildlife Sanctuaries" with the " States where they are located" ||| |---|---| |a. Nagarjunsagar Wildlife Sanctuary|1. Tamilnadu| |b. Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary|2. Andhra Pradesh| |c. Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary|3. Karnataka|

  1. a - 3, b - 1, c - 2

  2. a - 3, b - 2, c - 1

  3. a - 2, b - 1, c - 3

  4. a - 2, b - 3, c - 1

  5. a - 1, b - 3, c - 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. Nagarjunsagar Wildlife Sanctuary is in Andhra Pradesh. Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is in Karnataka. Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary is in Tamilnadu.