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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 word in the paragraph does not pertain to “endemic” species of reptiles?

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

Thar Desert, also known as the great Indian desert. It is spread over four states in India, namely, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujarat and two states in Pakistan and covers an area of about 4,46,000 square kilometres. The average annual rainfall of the region varies from 100 to 500 mm. It is distributed very erratically, occurring mostly between July and September. One unique feature of this desert is that there is neither an oasis in it nor any artesian well. No native cactus or palm tree breaks the monotony of the vast expanse. Due to the diversified habitat, the vegetation and animal life in this arid region is very rich. About 23 species of lizards and 25 species of snakes are found here and several of them are endemic to the region. Some wild life species which are fast vanishing in other parts of India, are found in the desert in large numbers such as the Great Indian Bustard, the Blackbuck, the Indian gazelle and Wild ass. The increase of human and livestock population in the desert has led to a deterioration in the ecosystem resulting in degradation of soil fertility and vegetation.

  1. Ancient

  2. Indigenous

  3. Primitive

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

 Modern does ot apply to the word endemic

Multiple choice

Which of the following endangered species is not found in Thar Desert?

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

Thar Desert, also known as the great Indian desert. It is spread over four states in India, namely, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujarat and two states in Pakistan and covers an area of about 4,46,000 square kilometres. The average annual rainfall of the region varies from 100 to 500 mm. It is distributed very erratically, occurring mostly between July and September. One unique feature of this desert is that there is neither an oasis in it nor any artesian well. No native cactus or palm tree breaks the monotony of the vast expanse. Due to the diversified habitat, the vegetation and animal life in this arid region is very rich. About 23 species of lizards and 25 species of snakes are found here and several of them are endemic to the region. Some wild life species which are fast vanishing in other parts of India, are found in the desert in large numbers such as the Great Indian Bustard, the Blackbuck, the Indian gazelle and Wild ass. The increase of human and livestock population in the desert has led to a deterioration in the ecosystem resulting in degradation of soil fertility and vegetation.

  1. Blackbuck

  2. Indian gazelle

  3. Wild ass

  4. White tiger
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

There is no mention of white tiger in the paragraph.

Multiple choice

Fill in the blank (iv).

Directions: In the paragraph given below some words have been left out. Choose the best alternative to fill in the blanks(s).

The __(i)__ name for the tiger is Panthera Tigris. It is the national animal of India __(ii)__ as the Lord of Jungles due to its grace, majesty, power and endurance. The large Asiatic carnivorous tiger is quadruped, maneless, of tawny yellow colour with blackish vertical __(iii)__ and a white belly. India __(iv)__, has more than half the population of the tigers of the entire world and eight __(v)__ species. The Royal Bengal tiger is the most  __(vi)__ about. It is the __(vii)__ of the four big cats of the Panthera genus. On an __(viii)__, a tiger is about 13 feet in __(ix)__ and 150 kilograms in weight. The tiger is a __(x)__ predator and carnivore. It is a native of eastern and southern Asia.

  1. solo

  2. country

  3. apart

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

Only the word 'alone' is grammatically adjustable.

Multiple choice

Fill in the blank (iii).

Directions: In the paragraph given below some words have been left out. Choose the best alternative to fill in the blanks(s).

The __(i)__ name for the tiger is Panthera Tigris. It is the national animal of India __(ii)__ as the Lord of Jungles due to its grace, majesty, power and endurance. The large Asiatic carnivorous tiger is quadruped, maneless, of tawny yellow colour with blackish vertical __(iii)__ and a white belly. India __(iv)__, has more than half the population of the tigers of the entire world and eight __(v)__ species. The Royal Bengal tiger is the most  __(vi)__ about. It is the __(vii)__ of the four big cats of the Panthera genus. On an __(viii)__, a tiger is about 13 feet in __(ix)__ and 150 kilograms in weight. The tiger is a __(x)__ predator and carnivore. It is a native of eastern and southern Asia.

  1. ribbon

  2. strokes

  3. stripes

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

Stripe means: a relatively long, narrow band of a different colour from the rest of a surface or thing. This is what the tiger skin has.

Multiple choice

Fill in the blank (v).

Directions: In the paragraph given below some words have been left out. Choose the best alternative to fill in the blanks(s).

The __(i)__ name for the tiger is Panthera Tigris. It is the national animal of India __(ii)__ as the Lord of Jungles due to its grace, majesty, power and endurance. The large Asiatic carnivorous tiger is quadruped, maneless, of tawny yellow colour with blackish vertical __(iii)__ and a white belly. India __(iv)__, has more than half the population of the tigers of the entire world and eight __(v)__ species. The Royal Bengal tiger is the most  __(vi)__ about. It is the __(vii)__ of the four big cats of the Panthera genus. On an __(viii)__, a tiger is about 13 feet in __(ix)__ and 150 kilograms in weight. The tiger is a __(x)__ predator and carnivore. It is a native of eastern and southern Asia.

  1. native

  2. endemic

  3. natural

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

‘Native’ means being of a particular environment.

Multiple choice

Fill in the blank (vii).

Directions: In the paragraph given below some words have been left out. Choose the best alternative to fill in the blanks(s).

The __(i)__ name for the tiger is Panthera Tigris. It is the national animal of India __(ii)__ as the Lord of Jungles due to its grace, majesty, power and endurance. The large Asiatic carnivorous tiger is quadruped, maneless, of tawny yellow colour with blackish vertical __(iii)__ and a white belly. India __(iv)__, has more than half the population of the tigers of the entire world and eight __(v)__ species. The Royal Bengal tiger is the most  __(vi)__ about. It is the __(vii)__ of the four big cats of the Panthera genus. On an __(viii)__, a tiger is about 13 feet in __(ix)__ and 150 kilograms in weight. The tiger is a __(x)__ predator and carnivore. It is a native of eastern and southern Asia.

  1. better

  2. largest

  3. most

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

‘Largest’ indicates size among others of the genus.

Multiple choice

Fill in the blank (vi).

Directions: In the paragraph given below some words have been left out. Choose the best alternative to fill in the blanks(s).

The __(i)__ name for the tiger is Panthera Tigris. It is the national animal of India __(ii)__ as the Lord of Jungles due to its grace, majesty, power and endurance. The large Asiatic carnivorous tiger is quadruped, maneless, of tawny yellow colour with blackish vertical __(iii)__ and a white belly. India __(iv)__, has more than half the population of the tigers of the entire world and eight __(v)__ species. The Royal Bengal tiger is the most  __(vi)__ about. It is the __(vii)__ of the four big cats of the Panthera genus. On an __(viii)__, a tiger is about 13 feet in __(ix)__ and 150 kilograms in weight. The tiger is a __(x)__ predator and carnivore. It is a native of eastern and southern Asia.

  1. lectured

  2. talked

  3. speech

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

‘Talked about’ means something on which we often exchange ideas.

Multiple choice

Fill in the blank (viii).

Directions: In the paragraph given below some words have been left out. Choose the best alternative to fill in the blanks(s).

The __(i)__ name for the tiger is Panthera Tigris. It is the national animal of India __(ii)__ as the Lord of Jungles due to its grace, majesty, power and endurance. The large Asiatic carnivorous tiger is quadruped, maneless, of tawny yellow colour with blackish vertical __(iii)__ and a white belly. India __(iv)__, has more than half the population of the tigers of the entire world and eight __(v)__ species. The Royal Bengal tiger is the most  __(vi)__ about. It is the __(vii)__ of the four big cats of the Panthera genus. On an __(viii)__, a tiger is about 13 feet in __(ix)__ and 150 kilograms in weight. The tiger is a __(x)__ predator and carnivore. It is a native of eastern and southern Asia.

  1. ordinary

  2. average

  3. unusual

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

‘Average’ tells the approximation.

Multiple choice

Fill in the blank (x).

Directions: In the paragraph given below some words have been left out. Choose the best alternative to fill in the blanks(s).

The __(i)__ name for the tiger is Panthera Tigris. It is the national animal of India __(ii)__ as the Lord of Jungles due to its grace, majesty, power and endurance. The large Asiatic carnivorous tiger is quadruped, maneless, of tawny yellow colour with blackish vertical __(iii)__ and a white belly. India __(iv)__, has more than half the population of the tigers of the entire world and eight __(v)__ species. The Royal Bengal tiger is the most  __(vi)__ about. It is the __(vii)__ of the four big cats of the Panthera genus. On an __(viii)__, a tiger is about 13 feet in __(ix)__ and 150 kilograms in weight. The tiger is a __(x)__ predator and carnivore. It is a native of eastern and southern Asia.

  1. keen

  2. selfish

  3. firm

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

Keen means sharp and focussed.

Multiple choice

Fill in the blank (ii).

Directions: In the paragraph given below some words have been left out. Choose the best alternative to fill in the blanks(s).

The __(i)__ name for the tiger is Panthera Tigris. It is the national animal of India __(ii)__ as the Lord of Jungles due to its grace, majesty, power and endurance. The large Asiatic carnivorous tiger is quadruped, maneless, of tawny yellow colour with blackish vertical __(iii)__ and a white belly. India __(iv)__, has more than half the population of the tigers of the entire world and eight __(v)__ species. The Royal Bengal tiger is the most  __(vi)__ about. It is the __(vii)__ of the four big cats of the Panthera genus. On an __(viii)__, a tiger is about 13 feet in __(ix)__ and 150 kilograms in weight. The tiger is a __(x)__ predator and carnivore. It is a native of eastern and southern Asia.

  1. known

  2. noted

  3. common

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

Only known means: to understand clearly as, for example, ‘Lord of Jungles’.

Multiple choice

Fill in the blank (ix).

Directions: In the paragraph given below some words have been left out. Choose the best alternative to fill in the blanks(s).

The __(i)__ name for the tiger is Panthera Tigris. It is the national animal of India __(ii)__ as the Lord of Jungles due to its grace, majesty, power and endurance. The large Asiatic carnivorous tiger is quadruped, maneless, of tawny yellow colour with blackish vertical __(iii)__ and a white belly. India __(iv)__, has more than half the population of the tigers of the entire world and eight __(v)__ species. The Royal Bengal tiger is the most  __(vi)__ about. It is the __(vii)__ of the four big cats of the Panthera genus. On an __(viii)__, a tiger is about 13 feet in __(ix)__ and 150 kilograms in weight. The tiger is a __(x)__ predator and carnivore. It is a native of eastern and southern Asia.

  1. segment

  2. diameter

  3. length

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

‘13 feet’ can only represent length.

Multiple choice

Fill in the blank (i).

Directions: In the paragraph given below some words have been left out. Choose the best alternative to fill in the blanks(s).

The __(i)__ name for the tiger is Panthera Tigris. It is the national animal of India __(ii)__ as the Lord of Jungles due to its grace, majesty, power and endurance. The large Asiatic carnivorous tiger is quadruped, maneless, of tawny yellow colour with blackish vertical __(iii)__ and a white belly. India __(iv)__, has more than half the population of the tigers of the entire world and eight __(v)__ species. The Royal Bengal tiger is the most  __(vi)__ about. It is the __(vii)__ of the four big cats of the Panthera genus. On an __(viii)__, a tiger is about 13 feet in __(ix)__ and 150 kilograms in weight. The tiger is a __(x)__ predator and carnivore. It is a native of eastern and southern Asia.

  1. brand

  2. scientific

  3. label

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

Panthera Tigris is the scientific name by which the tiger is known.