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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

The timber wolves, rabbits and vegetation in a particular region of Assam together constitute part of a

  1. genus

  2. population

  3. community

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

The timber wolves, rabbits and vegetation in a particular region of Assam together constitute part of a community. A community is all of the living organisms in a particular area at a particular time. A population is all of one species in one area at one time. A species is a group of organisms that look alike and can breed among themselves and a genus is a broader division of classification. 

Multiple choice

The Kole Wetlands are one of the largest, highly productive and threatened wetlands in India and have been declared in Ramsar Convention for protection. They also come in Central Asian Flyway of migratory birds. In which state are the Kole Wetlands located?

  1. Kerala

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Mizoram

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

Kole Wetlands is a vast wetland ecosystem spread across Thrissur district in Kerala, covering approximately 13,632 hectares. These wetlands are crucial for rice cultivation, water regulation, and biodiversity conservation. They have been recognized under the Ramsar Convention as wetlands of international importance and serve as a critical stopover for migratory birds following the Central Asian Flyway. Kole means 'bounty' in Malayalam, referring to the rich agricultural productivity of these lands.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an exotic breed of poultry?

  1. Peela

  2. White leghorn

  3. Kajal

  4. Nurie
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

White Leghorn is an exotic breed of poultry known for high egg production. Peela, Kajal, and Nurie are indigenous or local breeds of poultry found in India.

Multiple choice

In May 2013, which of the following sites were added to the list of World Biosphere Reserves, published by UNESCO?

  1. Great Nicobar, India
  2. Ziarat Forest, Pakistan
  3. Snake Island, China

  1. Both 1 and 2

  2. Both 2 and 3

  3. Both 1 and 3

  4. All three
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The International Coordinating Council of UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB), which met in Paris from 27 to 30 May, has added 12 sites to the World Network of Biosphere Reserves. The additions bring the total number of biosphere reserves to 621 in 117 countries. The new biosphere reserves are: Alakol (Kazakhstan); Gochang (Republic of Korea); Great Nicobar (India); Macizo de Cajas (Ecuador); Marais Audomarois (France); MariñasCoruñesas e Terras do Mandeo (Spain); Mont-Viso (France); Monteviso Area dellaBiosfera del Monviso (Italy); Real Sitio de San Ildefonso-El Espinar (Spain); Snake Island, Laotie Mountain (China); Terres de l’Ebre, Catalonia (Spain) and Ziarat Juniper Forest (Pakistan).

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an indigenous breed of cow?

  1. Red Sindhi

  2. Brown Swiss

  3. Jersey

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

Red Sindhi is an indigenous breed of cow. Indigenous breed is an Indian breed, i.e. native of a place. For example, Red Sindhi, Sahiwal. This cow is medium in size and red in colour with dark and light shades. Brown, Swiss and Jersey are the foreign or exotic breeds of cows. For example, Brown Swiss is from Switzerland and Jersey is from the island of Jersey, USA. Rohu is a fish commonly found in rivers and freshwater lakes.

Multiple choice

Which is the largest flying Indian bird?

  1. Cuckoo

  2. Kingfisher

  3. Sarus Crane

  4. Heron

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

The Sarus Crane is a large non-migratory crane found in parts of the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia and Australia. The tallest of the flying birds, standing at a height of up to 1.8 m.The Sarus Crane is easily distinguished from other cranes in the region by the overall grey colour and the contrasting red head and upper neck

Multiple choice

What is Red Data Book?

  1. A list of species of red mammals

  2. A list of species of red reptiles

  3. List of threatened species

  4. A list of species of birds

  5. A list of species of red animals
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Red Data Book is the IUCN Red List of threatened species. It is also known as the IUCN Red List or Red Data List.

Multiple choice

Which of following sets is of threatened Indian wild life species?

  1. Egrets, Black bear, Bison, Spotted deer

  2. Himalayan musk deer, Great Indian Bustard, Snow leopard, Kashmir stag, Wild ass

  3. Himalayan musk deer, Black buck, Indian lion, Rhino, Sambar

  4. Himalayan musk deer, Black buck, Indian lion, Wild buffalo, Golden cat
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Himalayan musk deer, Great Indian Bustard, Snow leopard, Kashmir stag, Wild ass - this set is of threatened Indian wild life species.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an indigenous breed of cow?

  1. Red Sindhi

  2. Brown Swiss

  3. Jersey

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

Red Sindhi is an indigenous breed of cow. Indigenous breed is an Indian breed, i.e. native of a place, for example Red Sindhi and Sahiwal. This cow is medium in size and red in colour with dark and light shades. Brown Swiss and Jersey are the foreign or exotic breeds of cows, e.g. Brown Swiss is from Switzerland and Jersey is from the island of Jersey, USA. Rohu is a fish commonly found in rivers and freshwater lakes. 

Multiple choice

It is difficult for a leopard to prey upon a/an _______ Nilgai.

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

Nilgai is one of the most commonly found wild animals in northern India. It is also known as blue bull. It is an antelope, however it looks similar to an Ox. Hence, it has been given the name, blue bull. Its average life span is 21 years. It has a height of around 4 to 5 feet and weighs around 120 to 240 kg. On the top of a long and narrow head, it has two horns. It likes to live in a herd and is a sociable animal. Nilgai is habitant of Indian grasslands and woodlands.  It prefers to live in plains and low hills with shrubs. It avoids dense forest. Sometimes, it is also found in cultivated or semi urban areas. Blue bulls are herbivorous animals and they usually feed on grass, buds, leaves and fruits. Tigers and lions are the main predators of Nilgai. Sometimes, its calves are attacked by leopards but an adult Nilgai is difficult to kill. The main threat to survival of Nilgai is destruction of its habitat by humans.

  1. young

  2. adult

  3. injured

  4. tall

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Option 2 is correct as it's mentioned “Sometimes, its calves are attacked by leopards but adult one is difficult to kill”.  Prey means to hunt and kill for food.