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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 cold desert - ladakh life in the deserts inter relationship of man and environment geography the hot desert - sahara

The Chiru or the Tibetan antelope is an endangered species found in Ladakh. It is hunted for its ______ known as shahtoosh.

  1. Wool

  2. Bones

  3. Teeth

  4. Perfume
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Tibetan antelope (Chiru) is hunted for its extremely soft and warm underfur, which is processed into the luxury fabric known as shahtoosh. This illegal trade has significantly endangered the species.

Multiple choice bengaluru division our karnataka history mysuru division

Kaggaladu Bird Sanctuary is located in _________ district of Bengaluru division.

  1. Ramanagara

  2. Tumakuru

  3. Chitradurga

  4. Bengaluru
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Kaggaladu is a village in the Sira Taluka of Tumakuru District, and it is located around 130 km from Bengaluru. Birds like Grey Herons and Storks are a major attraction in the Kaggaladu Bird Sanctuary. Herds of blackbuck and the Great Indian Bustard are also said to wander in this sanctuary.

Multiple choice bengaluru division our karnataka history mysuru division

Which famous National Park is located in Bengaluru?

  1. Bandipur National Park

  2. Nagarhole National Park

  3. Mudumalai National Park

  4. Bannergatta National Park
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bannerghatta Biological Park is located about 22 Kms south of Bengaluru city. It is one among the few places in the world where wilderness is preserved so close to a big city. It is having different units such as Zoo, Safari, Butterfly Park and Rescue Center (Conservation of captive animals).

Multiple choice bengaluru division our karnataka history mysuru division

Monkey disease was prevalent in the forest areas of which district?

  1. Bengaluru

  2. Chitradurga

  3. Shivamogga

  4. Kolar
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Monkey disease is caused by Kyasanur forest disease virus (KFDV), a member of the virus family Flaviviridae, which also cause yellow fever and dengue. Monkeys and small mammals like porcupines, rats, squirrels, mice and shrews are common reservoir hosts of the virus. The symptoms include cough, headaches, vomiting and Diarrhoea.

Multiple choice geography the climate and natural resources of gujarat soil, natural vegetation and wildlife in gujarat introduction to weather and climate elements of weather and climate : temperature

Where is Wild Ass sanctuary, situated in Gujarat?

  1. Surat

  2. Small Rann of Kutch

  3. Patan

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

In Gujarat, the area under forest is very less but these forests are full of variety of birds and animals. The wild Ass Sanctuary is in the Small Rann of Kutch.

Multiple choice geography the climate and natural resources of gujarat soil, natural vegetation and wildlife in gujarat introduction to weather and climate elements of weather and climate : temperature

In Gujarat, Black Buck Sanctuary is in _______.

  1. Kutch

  2. Banaskantha

  3. Narayan Sarovar

  4. Dang
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In Gujarat, the area under forest is very less but these forests are full of variety of birds and animals. Black Buck Sanctuary is in Narayan Sarovar.

Multiple choice geography the climate and natural resources of gujarat soil, natural vegetation and wildlife in gujarat introduction to weather and climate elements of weather and climate : temperature

Rampura Sanctuary in Rajkot district is famous for _______.

  1. Blue Bull

  2. Black Buck

  3. Both A and B

  4. Neither A nor B
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Rampura Sanctuary in Rajkot district is famous for Blue Bull and Black Buck. There is also a sanctuary in Hingolgadh where Blue Bulls are found.

Multiple choice geography the climate and natural resources of gujarat soil, natural vegetation and wildlife in gujarat introduction to weather and climate elements of weather and climate : temperature

 Which animals are naturally found only in Gujarat and nowhere else in India?

  1. Lion and Wild Ass

  2. Tiger and Lion

  3. Wild Ass and Rhino

  4. Pigmy Hog and Wild Ass
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In Gujarat, the area under forest is very less but these forests are full of variety of birds and animals. Lion and Wild Ass are found only in Gujarat and nowhere else in India. Lions are found only in the forests of Sasangir in all over Asia. These wild animals are the centre of attraction for the tourists.

Multiple choice geography the climate and natural resources of gujarat soil, natural vegetation and wildlife in gujarat introduction to weather and climate elements of weather and climate : temperature

Asiatic lions are found in which forest?

  1. Kanha National Park

  2. Manas forest

  3. Pench National Park

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

Asiatic Lion are found only in Gujarat and nowhere else in India. Lions are found only in the forests of Sasangir in all over Asia. These wild animals are the centre of attraction for the tourists.

Multiple choice geography the climate and natural resources of gujarat soil, natural vegetation and wildlife in gujarat introduction to weather and climate elements of weather and climate : temperature

The Gir forest is the last remaining habitat of the _________.

  1. Tiger.

  2. Crocodiles.

  3. Lion.

  4. Monkeys.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Bodies of at least 11 Asiatic lions have been found in the Gir Forest National Park of Gujarat. All the bodies were found in the last 11 days. ... The Asiatic lion is an endangered species and Gujarat's Gir Forest National Park is one of their last remaining habitats. As per the 2015 census, Gir is home to 523 lions.

Multiple choice geography the climate and natural resources of gujarat soil, natural vegetation and wildlife in gujarat introduction to weather and climate elements of weather and climate : temperature

Find out the wrong one about National Parks.

  1. Gir National Park- Gujarat

  2. Simplial National Park- Odisha

  3. Sanjay Gandhi National Park- Uttar Pradesh

  4. Guindi National Park- Tamilnadu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sanjay Gandhi National Park is located in Maharashtra (Mumbai), not Uttar Pradesh. The other pairings are correct.

Multiple choice geography tertiary and quaternary economic activities tourism europe - location, political divisions and physical features location, political and physical divisions of europe

Massai Mara national park is located in ________.

  1. India

  2. Pakistan

  3. Sudan

  4. Kenya
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Massai Mara(Masai Mara) is known as one of Africa's Greatest Wildlife Reserves, situated in southwest Kenya and is part of the northern section of the Serengeti National park. It is famous for the abundance of the big cats, Lion, Leopard ,Cheetah and the Great Wildebeest Migration and the Massai people are well known for their distinctive custom and dresses.