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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
  1. Bhavnagar (Gujrat)

  2. Shivpuri (M.P.)

  3. Barpata (Assam)

  4. None of these

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Valavadar National Park is located in the Bhavnagar district of Gujarat state. It is also known as Blackbuck National Park and is famous for its conservation of the blackbuck antelope species.

Multiple choice
  1. Janjgir-Champa

  2. Raigarh

  3. Sarguja

  4. Bilaspur

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh. It was established in 1975 and covers approximately 285 square kilometers. The sanctuary is known for its diverse wildlife including tigers, leopards, and various species of deer and birds.

Multiple choice
  1. Timor Pingla

  2. Samar Sot

  3. Achanakmar

  4. Sitanadi

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary in Surguja district is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Chhattisgarh by area, covering approximately 608 square kilometers. It was established in 1978 and is known for its diverse flora and fauna including tigers, leopards, and various bird species.

Multiple choice
  1. Corbett National Park

  2. Gir National Park

  3. Keoladeo National Park

  4. None of these

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Jim Corbett National Park, established in 1936 as Hailey National Park, is India's first and oldest national park. Located in Uttarakhand, it was named after hunter-turned-conservationist Jim Corbett and is famous for its Bengal tiger population.

Multiple choice
  1. Sarguja

  2. Raigarh

  3. Kanker

  4. Raipur

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The first Bio-Reserve Park of Asia is located in Kanker district of Chhattisgarh. This refers to the Kanger Valley National Park area which was established as a bioreserve to conserve the unique biodiversity of the region. The park is home to diverse flora and fauna including the endangered Bastar Hill Myna.

Multiple choice
  1. Rajkot

  2. Nanital

  3. Mysore

  4. Coorg

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Jim Corbett National Park is located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand (formerly Uttar Pradesh). It is India's oldest national park, established in 1936, and is famous for its Bengal tigers. It is not in Rajkot (Gujarat), Mysore (Karnataka), or Coorg (Karnataka).

Multiple choice
  1. Kanha Nnational Park

  2. Gir National Park

  3. Corbett National Park

  4. Kaziranga National Park

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D Correct answer
Explanation

One horned rhinoceros is protected in Kaziranga National Park.

Multiple choice
  1. Simlipal National Park

  2. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

  3. Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary

  4. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park is also known as 'Top Slip'. It is a part of the Western Ghats and is located 300 metres above the sea level on the Anamalai mountain ranges.