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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 biology main natural resources classification of threatened species red data book methods of conservation

The red data book keeps the record of 

  1. Endangered animals and plants

  2. Extinct animals and plants

  3. Endemic animals and plants

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

'Red Data Book' contains lists of all the species of plants and animals whose continued existence is threatened. Species are classified into different categories of perceived risk. Each 'Red Data Book' usually deals with a specific group of animals or plants (eg., reptiles, insects, mosses). They are now being published in many different countries and provide useful information on the threat status of the species. The 'Red Data Book' is a list of endangered species. It is released by ICUN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). It was first released in 1963.

Multiple choice biology main natural resources classification of threatened species red data book methods of conservation

Red data book provides data on 

  1. Red flowered plants

  2. Red coloured fishes

  3. Endangered plants and animals

  4. Red eyed birds
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Red Data Book is a public document created for recording endangered and rare species of animals, plants, and fungi, as well as some local subspecies that are present within a particular region.

Multiple choice biology main natural resources classification of threatened species red data book methods of conservation

Species listed in Red Data Book are

  1. Vulnerable

  2. Threatened

  3. Endangered

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The species (including animals, plants, fungi, etc.) which are vulnerable to endangerment in the near future are known as threatened species. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is the authority on threatened species, and it treats threatened species as a group of three categories, depending on the degree relative to which they are threatened. Those categories are Vulnerable species; Endangered species and Critically endangered species. As per the Red list of 2000, there are 11,096 threatened species

So, the correct answer is 'All of the above'

Multiple choice biology main natural resources classification of threatened species red data book methods of conservation

'Red Data Book' provides information of

  1. Threatened species

  2. Biota of Red Sea

  3. World flora

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

'Red Data Book' provides information on threatened species.

A Red Data Book contains lists of all the species whose continued existence is threatened. Species are classified into different categories of perceived risk. Each Red Data Book usually deals with a specific group of animals or plants (e. reptiles, insects, mosses). They are now being published in many different countries and provide useful information on the threat status of the species. 
The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (also known as the IUCN Red List or Red Data List), founded in 1964, is the world's most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is the world's main authority on the conservation status of species.

Multiple choice biology main natural resources classification of threatened species red data book methods of conservation

Red Data Book contains information about

  1. Red coloured insects

  2. Red coloured fishes

  3. Red eyed birds

  4. Endangered plants and animals
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

'Red Data Book' enlists the rare and endangered species of animals, plants and fungi, as well as some local subspecies. The book provides a central information source in organizing studies and monitoring programs on rare and endangered species and their habitats. It is regularly consulted when developing and implementing special measures for the protection and rehabilitation of such species.

Multiple choice biology main natural resources classification of threatened species red data book methods of conservation

Red data book which maintains the list of endangered species, was released by

  1. IUCNNR

  2. The Bombay Natural History Society

  3. WPSI

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

IUCN is 'International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources', which is now called as 'World Conservation Union' or WCU. It has its headquarters at Morges, Switzerland. It maintains a 'Red Data Book' or 'Red List' which is a catalog of taxa facing the risk of extinction.

Multiple choice biology main natural resources classification of threatened species red data book methods of conservation

According to IUCN 'Red List', what is the status of red panda (Ailurus fulgens)?

  1. Vulnerable species

  2. Critically endangered species

  3. Extinct species

  4. Endangered species
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Endangered species is a species facing a high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future due to a decrease in its habitat, excessive predation or poaching. 

The percentage number of endangered species in the list of threatened ones is 19 percent mammals, 17 percent birds, 21 percent reptiles, 22 percent amphibians and 19 percent angiosperms. 
In India, their number is 54 animals and 113 plants. E.g., Ailurus fulgens (red panda), Bentinckia nicobarica. Some other examples are blue whale, Asiatic wild ass and lion-tailed macaque.

Multiple choice biology main natural resources classification of threatened species red data book methods of conservation

In India, red list of plant species is prepared by

  1. Botanical Survey of India

  2. Forest Department of India

  3. Geological Survey of India

  4. Census Department of India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In India, red list of plant species is prepared by Botanical Survey of India. Botanical Survey of India is Government of India Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change's organization for the survey, research, and conservation of plant resources, flora and endangered species of India. It was founded on 13 February 1890, by the East India Company. The headquarters are located in DF Block, Sector I, Salt Lake City, Kolkata.

So, the correct answer is 'Botanical survey of India'.

Multiple choice biology main natural resources classification of threatened species red data book methods of conservation

According to red list in India .......... plant species are critically endangered.

  1. 44

  2. 50

  3. 60

  4. 80
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

According to red list in the world, 11046 species; out of which 5,485 are animals and 5611 are plants, which are listed as threatened on the 2000 red list. Of these 1939 are listed as critically endangered. In India, 44 plant species are considered as critically endangered, 113 are endangered and 87 vulnerable. Amongst animals, 18 are critically endangered, 54 endangered and 143 vulnerable.

Multiple choice biology main natural resources classification of threatened species red data book methods of conservation

IUCN red list includes species 

  1. Rich in anthocyanin

  2. Endangered and threatened

  3. Tropical region

  4. Relatives of wild type animals
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The IUCN 'Red List of Threatened Species' is also known as the IUCN Red List or 'Red Data List'. It was founded in 1964, and it is the world's most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is the world's main authority on the conservation status of species. 

A series of 'Regional Red Lists' are produced by countries or organizations, which assess the risk of extinction to species within a political management unit. The IUCN Red List is set upon precise criteria to evaluate the extinction risk of thousands of species and subspecies. These criteria are relevant to all species and all regions of the world. The aim is to convey the urgency of conservation issues to the public and policy makers, as well as help the international community to try to reduce species extinction.

Multiple choice biology main natural resources classification of threatened species red data book methods of conservation

According to IUCN red List, what is the status of red panda (Ailurus fulgens)?

  1. Vulnerable species

  2. Critically endangered species

  3. Extinct species

  4. Endangered species
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Endangered species are those species which are on verge of becoming extinct. According to IUCN Red List, the red panda (Ailurus fulgens) comes under the list of endangered species. Due to deforestation, poaching, red pandas are at very high risk of being extinct. Its population has declined below 50% in last three generation.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Multiple choice biology main natural resources classification of threatened species red data book methods of conservation

Red data book is famous for 

  1. Extinct plants and animals

  2. Extinct plants only

  3. Endangered plants and animals

  4. Extinct animals only
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The 'Red Data Book' is the state document which is established for documenting rare and endangered species of animals, plants and fungi as well as some local subspecies, that exist within the territory of the state or country. This book provides essential information for studies and monitoring programmes on rare and endangered species and their habits. 

Multiple choice zoology production of food from animals animal breeding animal husbandry and its importance introduction to animal husbandry

Local breeds _____ show excellent resistance to diseases

  1. Red Sindhi

  2. Sahiwal

  3. Option a and b

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

The correct answer is 'Option a and b'

Amongst the local breeds available Red Sindhi and Sahiwal cows have excellent resistance to diseases increasing their survival rates and can be used to hybridise with high yielding varieties to produce high yielding cows with good survival rates.