Environmental Studies · General Awareness
Indian Flora and Fauna
3,229 Questions
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.
National parks in IndiaEndangered speciesState birds and animalsWildlife Protection ActHimalayan biodiversityForest ecosystems
Indian Flora and Fauna Questions
-
It was included in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
-
Because only 5 dolphines were left in the Ganges.
-
It was declared national aquatic animal of India.
-
It has been declared as extinct by Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF).
-
It was spotted for the first time in many decades
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The Ganges River Dolphin was formally notified as the National Aquatic Animal by the Ministry of Environment and Forests on May 18, 2010. It is estimated that no more than 2,000 of these dolphins exist today. Distinguished by a thin long snout and large flippers, Ganges River dolphins are also referred to as blind dolphins as their eyes lack a lens. They have been listed as 'highly endangered' in Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act (1972).
-
penguin
-
deer
-
cheetah
-
rhino
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is famous for having the highest density of one-horned rhinoceroses in the world.
-
Corbett
-
Kaziranga
-
Periyar
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Periyar National Park in Kerala is well-known for its elephant population and its tiger reserve.
-
Shahdol (M.P.)
-
Mysore (Karnataka)
-
Banglore (Karnataka)
-
None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Bandhavgarh National Park is located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh, India. Shahdol is a nearby district in the same state.
-
The white tiger is one of rarest wild animals
-
The white tigers are one of the rarest wild animals
-
The white tiger is one off the rarest wild animals
-
The white tiger is one of the rarest wild animals
D
Correct answer
Explanation
'One of the' is always followed by a plural noun. Hence, plural noun 'animals' is needed here. The use of plural 'animals' rectifies the error.
-
Kaziranga
-
Manas
-
Both (1) and (2)
-
None of these
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The one-horned rhinoceros is found in both Kaziranga National Park and Manas National Park, both located in the state of Assam, India.
-
Rhinoceros
-
Tiger
-
Cow
-
Elephant
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The cow is notably absent from the seals and terracotta art of the Indus Valley Civilization, whereas animals like the rhinoceros, tiger, and elephant are frequently depicted.
-
Assam
-
Mizoram
-
Tripura
-
Arunachal Pradesh
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The world's first baby gibbon born in captivity was at the Itanagar Zoological Park in Arunachal Pradesh.
-
Uttar Pradesh
-
Uttaranchal
-
Madhya Pradesh
-
Rajasthan
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Ghana Bird Sanctuary, now known as Keoladeo National Park, is located in Bharatpur, Rajasthan.
-
Biosphere Reserve
-
National Park
-
Wildlife Sanctuary
-
None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Biosphere reserve is largest in area. The Biosphere Reserves of India protects larger areas of natural habitat than a National Park or Animal Sanctuary, and often includes one or more National Parks and/or preserves, along buffer zones that are open to some economic uses.
-
Corbett National Park Uttarakhand
-
Dachingam Jammu and Kashmir
-
Kanha National Park M.P
-
Sabarimala Tamil Nadu
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Sabarimala and Tamil Nadu are the odd one out. All the other ones are the combinations of national parks and the place where they are located, but Sabarimala is a temple which is situated in Kerala.
-
Maharashtra
-
Karnataka
-
Meghalaya
-
Orissa
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Melghat Tiger Reserve is situated in Maharashtra. Melghat was declared a Tiger Reserve and was among the first nine Tiger Reserves notified in 1973-74 under the Project Tiger. It is located in northern part of Amravati District of Maharashtra State in India.
-
Maharashtra
-
Meghalaya
-
Orissa
-
Karnataka
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Simplipal Tiger Reserve is situated in Orissa. Simlipal Tiger Reserve is one of the best reserves of India located in the Mayurbhanj district in the Indian state of Orissa. It was originally the hunting ground of the kings of Mayurbhanj and was designed a tiger reserve in 1956. Spreading over an area of 2,750 sq km, the reserve occupies wonderful terrains composed of hills, twelve rivers, numerous waterfalls, dense Sal forests and a complete eco-system offering a fertile ground to highly endangered wildlife including tigers and leopards.
-
Gujarat
-
Assam
-
Uttaranchal
-
Rajasthan
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Assam. Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is a Wildlife Sanctuary, UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, a Project Tiger Reserve, an Elephant Reserve and a Biosphere Reserve in Assam, India. Located in the Himalayan foothills, it is contiguous with the Royal Manas National park in Bhutan.
-
Bihar
-
Karnataka
-
Assam
-
Gujarat
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Kaziranga National Park is a famous wildlife sanctuary located in the state of Assam, India. It is well known for being the home of the majority of the world's one-horned rhinoceros population.