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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 evs animal- the base of our life uses of animals agro-complimentary occupations improvement of crop production animal husbandry

The world's highly prized wool yielding Pashmina breed is ....................

  1. Sheep

  2. Goat of high Himalayan altitudes

  3. Goat-sheep cross

  4. Kashmir-Afghan sheep cross
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In India, pashmina is obtained from pashmina goats in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, Lahul and Spitti valley of Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Kashi, Chamoli and Pithargarh districts of Uttranchal. The pashmina obtained from Jammu and Kashmir is known as changthangi pashmina whereas that obtained from H.P and Uttranchal is known as chegu pashmina.

Multiple choice evs animal- the base of our life uses of animals agro-complimentary occupations improvement of crop production animal husbandry

The breeds of sheep which give good quality wool are ..................

  1. Lohi and Nellore

  2. Rampur and Deccini

  3. Nellore and Deccini

  4. Nali and Lohi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Lohi sheep is found in southern Punjab in Pakistan. It is used for its carpet quality wool. Nali is a good carpet-quality wool breed, with the densest and heaviest fleeces among the breeds of Rajasthan.

Multiple choice

What species is Nien Nunb?

  1. Klatooineian

  2. Kintan

  3. Sullustian

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

Nien Nunb is a Sullustian, a species known for their distinct facial features and role as pilots in the Rebel Alliance. He famously co-piloted the Millennium Falcon.

Multiple choice

What animal do they not eat in India?

  1. Pork (pig)

  2. Beef (cow)

  3. Fish

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

In Hinduism, which is the majority religion, cows are considered sacred animals. Consequently, the consumption of beef is widely avoided or prohibited by many in India.

Multiple choice

What is the national animal of India?

  1. The Bengal tiger

  2. The Bengal lion

  3. The Mumbai Monkey

  4. The Bengal Boa snake
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Bengal tiger is the national animal of India, chosen for its grace, strength, and agility.

Multiple choice

What is the national animal?

  1. Bengal tiger

  2. Indian elephant

  3. Neelgai

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

The Royal Bengal Tiger is the national animal of India, chosen for its grace, strength, and agility.

Multiple choice

What is India's national animal?

  1. A Bengal tiger

  2. A monkey

  3. An elephant

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

The Bengal tiger is the national animal of India, representing strength and grace. The peacock is the national bird.

Multiple choice geography life in tropical and subtropical regions life in the ganga - brahmaputra basin human environment interactions - the tropical and the subtropical region the plains of northern india drainage system in brazil

Tick the correct answer:
Bengal tiger is found in _________.

  1. Mountains

  2. Delta area

  3. Amazon

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

Bengal tiger is found in Delta area.
The Bengal tigers are found in Sundarbans. The delta area of Ganga and Brahmaputra river.

Multiple choice geography life in tropical and subtropical regions life in the ganga - brahmaputra basin human environment interactions - the tropical and the subtropical region the plains of northern india drainage system in brazil

The Kaziranga National Park is famous for which wildlife?

  1. Tiger

  2. Elephant

  3. One horned rhino

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

The Kaziranga National Park is famous for the One Horned Rhinoceros. It is situated in Assam. In the year 1985, the park was declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Multiple choice geography life in tropical and subtropical regions life in the ganga - brahmaputra basin human environment interactions - the tropical and the subtropical region the plains of northern india drainage system in brazil

Susu is a variety of ____ found in Ganga- Brahmaputra region.

  1. Tiger

  2. Dolphin

  3. Monkey

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

The Ganges river dolphin or susu is a variety of dolphins found in the Ganga-Brahmaputra region. They are considered to be endangered because of human activities. 

Multiple choice biology air and atmosphere natural cycles and resources constituents of air medicinal use of microorganism component of air - nitrogen

Which of the following breed yield good quality wool?

  1. Nali

  2. Marwari

  3. Patan wadi

  4. Lohi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
  1. The Lohi breed yield 100 % quality wool.
  2. The Lohi is found in southern Punjab in Pakistan. They are known for their good quality wool and meat production. The body of the breed is white and the head is usually tan, black or brown in color.  
Their home tract is Rajasthan, and mainly distributed in the Churu, Ganganagar and Jhunjhunu districts of Rajasthan.
Multiple choice

What animal is featured in the symbol of WWF?

  1. Elephant

  2. Tiger

  3. Panda

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

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) logo features a giant panda. The design was inspired by Chi-Chi, a giant panda that arrived at the London Zoo in 1961.