Environmental Studies · General Awareness

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

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Which of the following things are found in Satpura national park?

  1. Indian teak

  2. Rock shelters

  3. Rock paintings

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

Satpura national park is the first reserve forest of India. The finest teak rock shelters and paintings are found in Satpura national park. Rock shelters provide the prehistoric evidences of human life in the jungles. Various rock paintings depicting the figures of animals and men fighting, hunting, dancing and playing musical instruments are found in Satpura national park. Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

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Which of the following provide protection and suitable living conditions to wild animals?

  1. Reserve forests

  2. Wildlife sanctuaries

  3. National park

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

Reserve forests are the protected forest areas where all activities like hunting and grazing are banned by law. National parks are large and diverse reserves. They preserve flora, fauna, landscape and historic objects of an area. Wildlife sanctuaries are areas where animals are protected from any disturbance to them and their habitat.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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Corbett national park is famous for

  1. Neel Gai

  2. Snakes

  3. Rhinoceros

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

Jim Corbett National Park lies in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. This area is rich in tigers. It is the place where Project Tiger was first launched in 1973 to protect this most endangered species. Thus the correct answer is option D.

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Which of the following is the animal symbol of WWF (World Wildlife Fund)?

  1. Panda

  2. Whale

  3. Lion

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

The inspiration for the WWF logo came from Chi-Chi, a giant panda that was living at the London zoo in 1961, the same year WWF was created. WWF's founders were aware of the need for a strong, recognizable symbol that would overcome all language barriers.

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What is a National Park?

  1. An area strictly reserved for improvement of wild life

  2. An area where grazing and cultivation are permitted

  3. A park where the whole nation can have picnics

  4. A park which can be privately owned
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

National parks are maintained by the government and are reserved areas for the betterment of wildlife. This is a restricted area where the animals are protected and taken care of. Cultivation, grazing, forestry and habitat manipulation are prohibited. 

Thus, te correct answer is option A. 

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Siberian Crane is a regular visitor of bird sanctuary

  1. Ranganathittoo (Karnataka)

  2. Bharatpur (Rajasthan)

  3. Vedanthgol (T.N.)

  4. Lalbagh (Karnataka)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Keoladeo national park formerly known as the Bharatpur national park is situated in Bharatpur, Rajasthan. In winters, Siberian cranes are regular visitors of this park. Over 230 species of birds are known to be resident. It is a major center of tourist attraction.

So, the correct answer is 'Bharatpur (Rajasthan)'.

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Which of the following National Park is called "Topslip"?

  1. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park

  2. Mudumalai National Park

  3. Mukurthi National Park

  4. Palani Hills National Park
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, formerly known as Anaimalai Wildlife Sanctuary, is popularly referred to as Topslip due to its location.

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The name of Billy Arjan Singh is most closely associated with which among the following National Parks of India?

  1. Jim Corbett National Park

  2. Dudhwa National Park

  3. Panna National Park

  4. Rajaji National Park
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Billy Arjan Singh was a conservationist who played a key role in the establishment of Dudhwa National Park and the rehabilitation of big cats.