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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 Himalayan Zoological Park is in

  1. Shimla

  2. Chamba

  3. Mandi

  4. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Himalayan Zoological Park, also known as the Kufri Zoo, is located near Shimla in Himachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Manali Natural Park is located in

  1. Manali

  2. Chamba

  3. Una

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

The Manali Nature Park is a well-known protected area located within the town of Manali in the Kullu district.

Multiple choice

Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary is in

  1. Una

  2. Kangra

  3. Chamba

  4. Bilaspur
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary is the largest wildlife sanctuary in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Govind Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary is in

  1. Una

  2. Bilaspur

  3. Shimla

  4. Chamba
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Govind Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh, surrounding the Govind Sagar reservoir.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements are correct?

  1. The Indian cattle are known for their hardiness and resistance to tropical diseases.
  2. Murrah and Surti are high quality buffaloes from Gujarat and Punjab, respectively.
  3. India stands second in the world in milk production.
  4. Uttar Pradesh leads in cattle rearing.

  1. 1, 2 and 4

  2. 1 and 4

  3. 1 and 2

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian cattle are known for their quality of hardiness, endurance and resistance to tropical diseases. Murrah and Surti are high quality buffaloes from Punjab and Gujarat, respectively. India is the largest producer of milk in the world. Uttar Pradesh leads all the Indian states in cattle rearing.

Multiple choice

The Wild Ass sanctuary is located in

  1. Junagadh

  2. Jamnagar

  3. Ranthambore

  4. Little Rann of Kutch
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary, also known as the Little Rann of Kutch Sanctuary, is located in the Little Rann of Kutch in the state of Gujarat.

Multiple choice

Where is the Panchmarhi Biosphere Reserve situated?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Mahya Pradesh

  3. Assam

  4. Uttarakhand

  5. Odisha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer. Panchmarhi Biosphere Reserve covers parts of Betul, Hoshangabad and Chhindwara districts in Madhya Pradesh.