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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

Garampani sanctuary is located at

  1. Junagarh, Gujarat

  2. Diphu, Assam

  3. Kohima, Nagaland

  4. Gangtok, Sikkim
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam, near the town of Diphu.

Multiple choice

The National Tree of India is the:

  1. Neem Tree

  2. Banyan tree

  3. Mango tree

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

The Banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis) is the National Tree of India. It represents eternal life and is deeply rooted in Indian culture and mythology.

Multiple choice

The National Animal of India is the:

  1. Tiger

  2. Lion

  3. Goat

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

The Royal Bengal Tiger is the National Animal of India. It was chosen for its grace, strength, and agility.

Multiple choice natural vegetation and wildlife of india and world resources of india and world general knowledge

Which of the following trees are mainly found in Western Ghats and Satpura range of Madhya Pradesh ?

  1. Sandalwood

  2. Pine

  3. Sal

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

Teak (Tectona grandis) is a dominant species in the tropical moist deciduous forests of India. These forests are widely distributed in the Western Ghats and the Satpura range of Madhya Pradesh.

Multiple choice natural vegetation and wildlife of india and world resources of india and world general knowledge

Consider the following statements.
1) Silent Valley National Park is in the Nallamalai.
2) Pathrakkadavu Hydroelectric Project is proposed to be built near the Silent valley National Park.
3) The Kunthi river originates in Silent Valley's rainforests.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct ?

  1. 1 and 3

  2. Only 2

  3. 2 and 3

  4. 1 , 2 and 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect because Silent Valley National Park is located in the Nilgiri Hills of Kerala, not the Nallamalai Hills of Andhra Pradesh. Statements 2 and 3 are correct as the Kunthipuzha River originates in the park, and the Pathrakkadavu Hydroelectric Project was proposed on this river near the park boundary.

Multiple choice natural vegetation and wildlife of india and world resources of india and world general knowledge

Consider the following statements.
1) Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve has been included in the World's Network of Biosphere Reserves.
2) Manas Wildlife Santuary is the only site in India which has been included in the list of World Heritage in danger.
3) Champaner Pavagarh Archaeological Park is a part of World Heritage Sites.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 3

  3. 1, 2 and 3

  4. 1 and 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Multiple choice natural vegetation and wildlife of india and world resources of india and world general knowledge

In India, tropical rain forest occurs in ___________.

  1. Jammu and Kashmir

  2. Andaman and Nicobar

  3. Uttar Pradesh

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

Tropical rain forests in India are found in areas of very high rainfall, such as the Western Ghats, the northeastern states, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh have temperate/montane forests, while Uttar Pradesh has mostly tropical deciduous forests.

Multiple choice natural vegetation and wildlife of india and world resources of india and world general knowledge

Tirupati temple is in which of the following biosphere reserves?

  1. Achanakumar-Amarkantak

  2. Seshachalam Hills

  3. Nilgiris

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

The Seshachalam Hills are hilly ranges of the Eastern Ghats in southern Andhra Pradesh. They were designated as a Biosphere Reserve in 2010, and the famous Tirumala Venkateswara Temple (Tirupati) is located within these hills.

Multiple choice natural vegetation and wildlife of india and world resources of india and world general knowledge

Consider the following pairs.
1. Nokrek Biosphere Reserve: Garo Hills
2. Logtak (Loktak) Lake: Barail Range
3. Namdapha: Dafla Hills National Park
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

  1. Only 1

  2. 2 and 3

  3. All of these

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

Nokrek Biosphere Reserve is located in the Garo Hills of Meghalaya. Loktak Lake is surrounded by the Manipur Hills, not the Barail Range. Namdapha National Park is located in the Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh, near the Patkai range, rather than the Dafla Hills.