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Wildlife species that is classified as rare species in India is ___________.

  1. Neelgai

  2. Himalayan brown bear

  3. Cheetah

  4. Lion
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B Correct answer
Explanation
  • Himalayan Brown bear is a rare species found in Northern India and some parts of Pakistan.
  • It is classified as critically endangered species in IUCN Red Book.
  • The population of Himalayan brown bear is believed to have increased to 200.
  • It is also known as "Dzu-The".
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Which of the following number denotes the number of species of flora and fauna found in India?

  1. 14000 and 81000

  2. 26000 and 81000

  3. 35000 and 81000

  4. 47000 and 81000
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D Correct answer
Explanation

 India is one of the world’s richest countries in terms of its vast array of biological diversity, and has nearly 8 per cent of the total number of species in the world (estimated to be 1.6 million). Over 81,000 species of fauna and 47,000 species of flora are found in this country so far. Of the estimated 47,000 plant species, about 15,000 flowering species are endemic (indigenous) to India.

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A single commercially valuable species, extensively planted and other species eliminated, is called ___________.

  1. Enrichment plantation

  2. Intensive subsistence farming

  3. Primitive subsistence farming

  4. Shifting agriculture
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Explanation
  • Enrichment plantation is the commercially valuable species planted extensively.
  • Teak is the most popular enrichment plantation in South India.
  • Teak plantation done extensively during the British Raj.
  • Enrichment plantation impacts other species' survival.
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The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act was passed in _________.

  1. 1958

  2. 1960

  3. 1965

  4. 1972
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Explanation
  1. The Indian Wildlife Act was passed in 1972 by Indian Government.
  2. It is a comprehensive act passed to protect the wildlife of the country.
  3. The objective is to protect endangered flora and fauna of the country.
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Species, found in areas isolated by geographical barriers, is called _________.

  1. Normal species

  2. Extinct species

  3. Endemic species

  4. Rare species
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C Correct answer
Explanation
  • Extinct species are species which are not found in areas where they may occur.
  • Endemic species are species which are found isolated by geographical barriers.
  • Rare species are species which are found rarely in the forests.
  • Normal species are found in forests easily.
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Example of vulnerable species is _________.

  1. Asiatic cheetah

  2. Himalayan brown bear

  3. Gangetic dolphin

  4. Asiatic buffalo
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C Correct answer
Explanation
  • Vulnerable species is a category in IUCN Red Data Book.
  • Vulnerable means species are under threat of endangerment.
  • Gangetic dolphin lives in fresh water.
  • Gangetic dolphin is the National Aquatic Animal of India.
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Dachigam wildlife sanctuary is located in ______.

  1. Utlarakhand

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Kashmir

  4. Madhya Pradesh
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Kashmir,

Dachigam National Park is located 22 kilometers from Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. It covers an area of 500 km². The name of the park literally stands for "ten villages" which could be in memory of the ten villages that were relocated for its formation.

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Tibetan antelope is a common type of animal in the ________.

  1. Tropical deciduous forest

  2. Thorn and scrubs forest.

  3. Mangrove forest.

  4. Montane forest.
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Explanation

Montane forest,

The Tibetan Antelope is virtually exclusive to the Tibetan Plateau. The Antelope has evolved special characteristics that enable it to withstand cold climates and high altitudes. To keep out the cold, the Tibetan Antelope has a unique downy undercoat called shahtoosh (which is Persian for “the king of wool”). The Antelope’s nostrils are filled with air sacs that help the Antelope to breathe, giving its muzzle a swollen appearance.

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A group of migrating birds is _______.

  1. Flamingoes.

  2. Peacocks.

  3. Sparrows.

  4. Crows.
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Explanation
Greater Flamingo
Greater Flamingo is the largest of all species of the flamingo family, found in the Indian subcontinent. The migratory bird found in parts of Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary, Flamingo City and in the Thol Bird Sanctuary of Gujarat during entire winter season.
Greater Flamingo and Lesser flamingo are the most beautiful migratory birds found in India, Sewri Mudflats,Bhigwan Bird Sanctuary,Chilka Lake and Jawai Dam Sanctuary are few best places to spot Flamingoes in India.