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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

Is the Sea Otter endangered?

  1. Yes

  2. No
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sea otters are currently listed as endangered or threatened in various parts of their range due to habitat loss and pollution. Therefore, the answer is generally considered yes.

Multiple choice general knowledge resources of india and world animal husbandry and fishery green and white revolution agriculture in indian economy

Consider the following statements.
1) In India , Red Panda is naturally found in the Western Himalayas only.
2) In India, Slow Ioris lives in the dense forest of the North -East.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Red Panda is found in the Eastern Himalayas, not just the Western Himalayas. The Slow Loris is indeed found in the dense forests of Northeast India.

Multiple choice botany adapting to a habit adaptations - mangrove swamps, fast flowing rivers and treetops halophiles protecting our environment

Mangrove forest are found in

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. West Bengal

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

Mangroves are marshy area found in tropical deltas and saline ponds near seashores. The area have not only excess salt but also excess water of anaerobic conditions besides difficulty in  anchoring and seed germination. Plants growing in mangroves are halophytes. Such forests are found in West Bengal in India. Mangroves of West Bengal are called Sunderbans.

Multiple choice water and mineral resources in tamil nadu tamil nadu agriculture human geography in tamil nadu geography economics

Major wildlife sanctuaries like Mudumalai and Anaimalai are situated on the hills of the _________.

  1. Eastern Ghats

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Javadhi hills

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

Tamil Nadu has a wealth of flora and fauna and some of its major wildlife sanctuaries like Mudumalai and Anaimalai are situated on the hills of the Western Ghats which is a habitat of elephants, tigers, bison and a variety of monkey and deer. Of the 3000 and more plant species found in Tamil Nadu, a majority is found in the mixed deciduous forest of this region.

Multiple choice biology conservation of plants and animals classification of threatened species red data book methods of conservation

First national park of India is

  1. Kanha N.P.

  2. Periyar N.P.

  3. Corbett N.P.

  4. Bandipur N.P.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A park in use for conservation purposes is known as a National park. It is basically a reserve of natural, semi-natural, or developed land that a sovereign state declares or owns. Flora and fauna are provided immense protection in such areas. Currently, in India, we have 166 national parks. Corbett National Park is the first national park of India.

So, the correct answer is 'Corbett N.P.'.