1. “Dancing Deer” is found in which of the following states of India?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Manipur
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Jammu & Kashmir
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Correct Answer: B [ Manipur ]
Notes:
Dancing Deer is the popular name of Sangai Deer, which is found only in Keibul Lamjao National Park (KLNP) in Loktak Lake in Manipur. Loktak is known for Phumdis (floating vegetation) and the deer often needs to balance itself on them, so it appears that they are dancing.
2. Which of the following species of fauna are mammals?
- Honey badger
- Killer whale
- Colugo
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Honey badger (Mellivora capensis), killer whale (Orcinus orca), and colugo (order Dermoptera) are all mammals. Honey badger is a member of Mustelidae, killer whale is a marine mammal in the dolphin family, and colugo is a gliding mammal of Southeast Asia. All share key mammalian traits such as hair and mammary glands.
3. Which of the following is NOT a correct match?
[A] Shark Bay – Australia
[B] Carrasco National Park – Bolivia
[C] Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves – France
[D] Kakadu National Park – Australia
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Correct Answer: C [ Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves – France ]
Notes:
Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves is in Brazil.
4. Which of the following fauna is found in wild in North-East India?
- Tokay gecko
- Red Panda
- Hoolock Gibbon
- Lion-tailed macaque
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [ Only 1, 2 & 3 ]
Notes:
Lion-tailed Macaque is found in western ghats.Tokay Gecko species occurs in northeast India, Bhutan, Nepal, and Bangladesh, throughout Southeast Asia, including the Philippines and Indonesia, and to western New Guinea in Melanesia.
5. Since 2013, the Odisha government has banned the mechanized fishing within 20km of the state’s coast predominantly for the protection of which of the following fauna?
[A] Olive Ridley Turtles
[B] Salt-water Crocodiles
[C] Hilsa Fish
[D] Mangrove crab
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Correct Answer: A [ Olive Ridley Turtles ]
Notes:
The efforts of Odisha Government are centered around protection of Olive Ridley Turtles. These are only sea turtles to exhibit synchronous mass nesting.
6. Which of the following animals are found in wild / natural habitat in India?
[A] Chimpanzee
[B] Gorilla
[C] Cheetah
[D] Snow Leopard
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Correct Answer: D [ Snow Leopard ]
Notes:
The chimpanzee and gorilla are not native to India – they are found in parts of Africa. As for the cheetah, it was once found across parts of India but became extinct in the country by the 1950s due to factors like hunting. However, India has been working on a cheetah reintroduction project to reintroduce the species in certain wildlife habitats. In 2022, eight cheetahs were brought from Africa and introduced in the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh as part of this project. So while cheetahs no longer occur naturally in India, efforts are being made to re-establish a wild population through managed reintroductions. The snow leopard is the only one of the listed animals that still has wild, breeding populations across parts of northern and eastern India such as Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh.
7. Which of the following national parks in India are designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
- Keoladeo National Park
- Manas National Park
- Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve
- Great Himalayan National Park
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Keoladeo National Park, Manas National Park, Nanda Devi (including Valley of Flowers) Biosphere Reserve, and Great Himalayan National Park are UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India. These parks are recognized for their unique biodiversity, ecological significance, and conservation efforts. All four have been inscribed by UNESCO in different years as natural heritage sites.
8. Which of the following National Parks does not belong to Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
[A] Button Island National Park
[B] Mount Harriet National Park
[C] Mouling National Park
[D] Wandoor Marine National Park
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Correct Answer: C [Mouling National Park]
Notes:- Button Island National Park: Button Island National Park is located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India. The park is situated on the Button Islands, a group of small islands in the Bay of Bengal. It’s a haven for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts, offering opportunities for trekking, snorkeling, and exploring the underwater world.
- Mount Harriet National Park: Situated in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Mount Harriet National Park is named after the second highest peak in the Andaman archipelago.
- Mouling National Park: Mouling National Park is located in Arunachal Pradesh. This park is renowned for its lush forests, diverse flora and fauna, and the scenic beauty of the Mouling mountain range. It’s a significant habitat for various species of primates, birds, and mammals, including the endangered Mishmi takin.
- Wandoor Marine National Park: Wandoor Marine National Park is situated in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is famous for its stunning coral reefs and diverse marine life.
9. Which national park in India has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate, and even arctic?
[A] Kanha National Park
[B] Jim Corbett National Park
[C] Bandipur National Park
[D] Namdapha National Park
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Correct Answer: D [Namdapha National Park]
Notes:
Namdapha National Park, in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, is the only park in India that hosts a wide range of habitats, starting from tropical rainforests to alpine meadows. The park’s location in the eastern Himalayas, combined with a wide range in altitude (from 200m to 4571m), leads to this drastic variation.
10. Indian Flying Fox is a __:
[A] Mammal
[B] Reptile
[C] Amphibian
[D] Bird
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Correct Answer: A [ Mammal ]
Notes:
Flying Fox is a bat which is found in tropical forests and swamps, near bodies of water all over India.
Ravi Verma
March 31, 2017 at 7:32 pmthnk u
suprity bhattacharya
April 1, 2017 at 4:57 pmFlying Fox
is Bat, because it as cute like foxes