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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 - i human activities and environmental degradation threatened species need of conservation conservation of soil and wild life

Which one of the following is a normal species?

  1. Asiatic cheetah

  2. Asiatic buffalo

  3. Desert fox

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

Rodents (from Latin Rodere, "to gnaw") are mammals of the order Rodentia, which are characterized by a single pair of continuously growing incisors in each of the upper and lower jaws. About 40% of all mammal species are rodents (2,277 species); they are found in vast numbers on all continents except Antarctica.

Multiple choice evs - i rules are for everyone sustainability of natural resources adaptations - mangrove swamps, fast flowing rivers and treetops halophiles

Sal forests are found in which region of india?

  1. In western ghats

  2. North-eastern valley

  3. Nilgiri hills

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

Dehradun is the capital city of Uttarakhand in the northern part of India, located in the Garhwal region. It has tropical deciduous forests. Climate is warm with alternate wet and dry periods. Rainfall is 90 to 160 cm. Vegetation includes broad leaved trees, which shed their leaves during dry season e.g., Butea, Bombax, Shorea, Dalbergia etc.

Multiple choice evs - i rules are for everyone sustainability of natural resources adaptations - mangrove swamps, fast flowing rivers and treetops halophiles

Sunderbans rich in halophytes are present in

  1. West Bengal

  2. Orissa

  3. Assam

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

The Sundarbans is a natural region in West Bengal and Bangladesh. It is the largest single block of tidal halophytic mangrove forest in the world. The Sundarbans covers approximately 10,000 square kilometres (3,900 sq mi) of which 60 percent is in Bangladesh with the remainder in India. The Sundarbans is a UNESCO world heritage site.

Multiple choice evs - i rules are for everyone sustainability of natural resources adaptations - mangrove swamps, fast flowing rivers and treetops halophiles

Tropical rain forests in India are found in

  1. Himachal Pradesh

  2. Assam

  3. Orissa

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

Tropical rainforests of India are found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the Western Ghats, which fringe the Arabian Sea, the coastline of peninsular India, and the greater Assam region in the north-east.

Multiple choice evs - i rules are for everyone sustainability of natural resources adaptations - mangrove swamps, fast flowing rivers and treetops halophiles

The in situ conservation of biodiversity is carried by India through

  1. National parks

  2. Biosphere reserves

  3. Wildlife sanctuary

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

In situ conservation is on-site conservation or the conservation of genetic resources in natural populations of plant or animal species, such as forest genetic resources in natural populations of tree species. National parks, wildlife sanctuaries and biosphere reserves are examples for in-situ conservation.

Multiple choice evs - ii historic period ancient civilizations in river valleys cultural heritage of india: sculpture and architecture sculpture and architecture ancient civilisations of the world egyptian, mesopotamian, and chinese civilization other ancient civilizations of the world
The most common animal figure found at all the Harappan sites is ______.

  1. unihorn bull

  2. cow

  3. bull

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

The unicorn (often referred to as the unihorn bull) is the most frequently depicted animal on seals found at Harappan sites. While bulls and other animals appear, the unicorn is the most iconic and common motif.

Multiple choice evs - ii historic period ancient civilizations in river valleys cultural heritage of india: sculpture and architecture sculpture and architecture ancient civilisations of the world egyptian, mesopotamian, and chinese civilization other ancient civilizations of the world

Most depicted animal of the Indus Valley Civilization was __________.

  1. Elephant

  2. Lion

  3. Bull

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

The bull was the most depicted animal of the Indus Valley Civilization. It was depicted on their seals and tablets. These were Zebu Bull or humped cattle which were probably domesticated by the Harappans for agriculture. Along with Bull, Rhinoceros and Elephants were also depicted by them.

Multiple choice evs - ii historic period ancient civilizations in river valleys cultural heritage of india: sculpture and architecture sculpture and architecture ancient civilisations of the world egyptian, mesopotamian, and chinese civilization other ancient civilizations of the world

Which of the following animal was not domesticated by the Harappans?

  1. Goat

  2. Oxen

  3. Buffalo

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

People of Harappan civilisation had domesticated a wide variety of animals. It included camel, buffalo, sheep, dog, pig, oxen etc. Camels were used as a means of transportation while Oxen was used by farming community for cultivation. Dogs and cats were kept as pets. Other animal such as buffaloes and pigs were used as source of food. We came to know about the domesticated animals through their presence on seals and pictures engraved on tablets. Interestingly there is no evidence of Horses being domesticated during harappan period. 

Multiple choice evs - i the earth and its living world introduction to the spheres of the earth origin of universe introduction to natural resources

Where is the first Biosphere Reserve of India is located?

  1. Nilgiri

  2. Nanda Devi

  3. Sunder van

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

The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, established in 1986, was the first biosphere reserve in India. It is located in the Western Ghats and encompasses parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka.

Multiple choice social studies wild life wildlife and their conservation wildlife resources wildlife conservation approaches and projects

Match the following animals with their category of existence.

Animals/Plants Category of existence
1 Black buck a Extinct
2 Asiatic elephant b Rare
3 Andaman wild pig c Endangered
4 Himalayan brown bear d Vulnerable
5 Pink head duck e Endemic


  1. 1-A; 2-B; 3-C; 4-D; 5-E

  2. 1-B; 2-A; 3-C; 4-E; 5-D

  3. 1-C; 2-D; 3-E; 4-B; 5-A

  4. 1-E; 2-D; 3-A; 4-B; 5-C
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Blackbuck - Endangered 2. Asiatic elephant - Vulnerable 3. Andaman wild pig - Endemic 4. Himalayan brown bear - Rare 5. Pink head duck - Extinct.

1. Endangered Species: Danger of extinction. Examples- black buck, crocodile, Indian wild ass, Indian rhino, lion-tailed macaque, Sangai (brow antler deer in Manipur), etc.

2. Vulnerable Species: Declined to levels, to move into the endangered category in the near future if the negative factors continue to operate. The examples of such species are blue sheep, Asiatic elephant, Gangetic dolphin, etc.

3. Endemic Species: Only found in some particular areas, usually isolated by natural or geographical barriers. Examples of such species are the Andaman teal, Nicobar pigeon, Andaman wild pig, mithun in Arunachal Pradesh.

4. Rare Species: Species with a small population may move into the endangered or vulnerable category. The examples of such species are the Himalayan brown bear, wild Asiatic buffalo, desert fox and hornbill, etc.

5. Extinct Species:  A species may be extinct from a local area, region, country, continent or the entire earth. Examples of such species are the Asiatic cheetah (declared extinct in 1952), pink head duck.

Multiple choice social studies wild life wildlife and their conservation wildlife resources wildlife conservation approaches and projects

Tick the correct answer.
Wild goats and snow leopards are found in _______.

  1. Himalayan region

  2. Peninsular region

  3. Gir forests

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

Himalayan region,

Some of the famous nature parks in Himachal Pradesh are located in Kufri, Manali, and Gopalpur. In these national parks, wildlife enthusiasts can get a sight of Musk Deer, Wild goats, Bharal, Black Bear, Tibetan Wolf, Snow Leopard, Leopard Cat, Sambhar, Ghoral, Barking Deer, Monal, White Crested Kaleej and Cheer pheasant.