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State weather these sentences are true (T) or false (F).
Siberian Crane, Stock, Flamingo, etc. migrate to our country in the winter season every year.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

True,

Siberian cranes migrate to Bharatpur in eastern Rajasthan in India. During winters the climate in the eastern region of Rajasthan is comparatively warmer than the norther parts of India. There is also ample availability of food in that region which helps the birds to survive during winters.

In which of the following state is the Simlipal bio-reserve located?

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  1. Punjab

  2. Delhi

  3. Odisha

  4. West Bengal

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Simlipal bio-reserve is located in the district of Mayurbhanj in Odisha state. Simlipal is a home to a range of wild animals including 55 species of mammals, 304 species of birds, 20 species of amphibians, 62 species of reptiles and 37 species of fishes.

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


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  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

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Correct Option: C
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.

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

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  1. Himalayan region

  2. Peninsular region

  3. Gir forests

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: A
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.

Choose the correct option to complete the statement given below:
Elephants and one-homed rhinoceroses are found in the forests of _______.

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  1. Assam

  2. Gujarat

  3. Kerala

  4. Karnataka

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The elephants are the most majestic animals among the mammals. They are found in the hot wet forests of Assam. They prefer forested hilly areas, providing plenty of food and water for them throughout the year.  One-horned rhinoceroses live in swampy and marshy lands of Assam and West Bengal. 

Choose the correct option to complete the statement given below:
Which one forms the group of migratory birds?

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  1. Siberian Crane, Flamingo and Crow

  2. Sparrow, Crow and Stork

  3. Stork, Siberian Crane and Flamingo

  4. Duck, Bulbul and geese

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Migratory Birds Some birds migrate to our country in the winter season every year such as Pelican, Siberian Crane, Stork, Flamingo, Pintail Duck, Curlew. Siberian Cranes migrate from Siberia; they arrive in December and stay till early march.

Choose the correct option to complete the statement given below:
Wild life week is observed ever year in the first week of ______.

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  1. November

  2. August

  3. September

  4. October

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Every year we observe wildlife week in the first week of October, to create awareness about protecting Nature.

Which one of the following bio-reserves of India is not included in the world network of bioreserve?

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  1. Manas

  2. Dihang-Dibang

  3. Gulf of Mannar

  4. Nanda devi

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

  • Manas is the bio-reserve of India that is not included in the world network of bioreserve.
  • Dihang-dibang: It is located in Arunachal Pradesh. Rare mammals such as Mishmi takin, red goral, musk deer, red panda, Asiatic black bear, etc. can be spotted here.
  • Gulf of Mannar: It lies between the south-eastern tip of India and the west coast of Sri Lanka, in the Coromandel Coast Region. 117 hard coral species have been recorded in the Gulf of Mannar. Sea turtles are frequent visitors to the gulf as are sharks, dugongs, and dolphins. It is rich in marine wealth.
  • Nanda Devi: It is located in Himalayan ranges. It has variety of flora. It mainly homes a large variety of flora.

The number of zoological parks in India is ____________.

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  1. $10$

  2. $15$

  3. $24$

  4. $30$

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Correct Option: B

The number of wildlife sanctuaries in India is ______________.

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  1. $105$

  2. $125$

  3. $135$

  4. $50$

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Correct Option: D