Wildlife resources - class-VI
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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True
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False
True,
In which of the following state is the Simlipal bio-reserve located?
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Punjab
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Delhi
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Odisha
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West Bengal
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 | ||
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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-A; 2-B; 3-C; 4-D; 5-E
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1-B; 2-A; 3-C; 4-E; 5-D
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1-C; 2-D; 3-E; 4-B; 5-A
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1-E; 2-D; 3-A; 4-B; 5-C
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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Himalayan region
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Peninsular region
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Gir forests
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None of these
Himalayan region,
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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Assam
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Gujarat
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Kerala
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Karnataka
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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Siberian Crane, Flamingo and Crow
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Sparrow, Crow and Stork
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Stork, Siberian Crane and Flamingo
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Duck, Bulbul and geese
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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November
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August
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September
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October
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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Manas
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Dihang-Dibang
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Gulf of Mannar
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Nanda devi
- 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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$10$
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$15$
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$24$
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$30$
The number of wildlife sanctuaries in India is ______________.
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$105$
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$125$
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$135$
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$50$
Choose the correct order of santuaries in India beginning from the northern states to the southern.
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Dachigam, Madumalai, Periyar, Gir
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Dachigam, Periyar, Girl Madumalai
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Dachigam, Gir, Madumalai, Periyar
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Dachigam, Gir, Periyar, Madumalai
Which of the following is protected under Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972?
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Porcupine
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Gerbil
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Bandicoot rat
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Squirrel
Protecting animals in their habitat is a ______________.
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Preservation
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Sanctuary
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Park
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Zoo
Bengal tiger is specifically found in _________.
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Mountains
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Delta area
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Amazon river basin
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Desert area
The Bengal tiger is named after the Indian province of Bengal and is primarily found in India. Bengal tigers live in the forests, hills and mountainous regions of India. They are found in the tropical rainforests of southern India, as well as mangrove swamps, open grasslands and dried forests or scrub land.
Which community in India is famous for protecting the blackbucks?
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Dogras
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Santhals
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Bishnois
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All of these
In Bishnoi villages in Rajasthan, herds of blackbucks, peacocks and nilgai are seen as an integral part of the community and nobody harms them. Bishnoi community is known for protecting the blackbucks.
The Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is located in _________.
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Madhya Pradesh
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Rajasthan
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West Bengal
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Kerala
The Bharatpur bird sanctuary is also named as Keoladeo National Park. This sanctuary is situated at Bharatpur in Rajasthan and extends in an area of 29 sq. km. It is a sanctuary meant for various bird fauna.
Name an endangered wildlife animal among the following _________.
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Asiatic Elephant
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Asiatic buffalo
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Nicobar pigeon
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Indian Rhino
Among the given options, India Rhino is an endangered animal. In 2012, the IUCN Red List included 3079 animal and 2655 plant species as endangered (EN) worldwide.
The species which are not found in the areas of their occurrence are known as _______.
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Endangered Species
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Extinct Species
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Rare Species
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Normal Species
- The species which are not found after
searching known areas where they may occur is said to have undergone
extinction.
- Extinction in biology or ecology
means end of organism or group of organisms.
- Some of the animals that faced
extinction are woolly mammoth, stellar sea cow, dodo etc.
Sunderban Tiger Reserve is in __________.
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Andhra Pradesh
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Madhya Pradesh
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West Bengal
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Karnataka
Sunderban national park is located at the south-eastern tip of the 24 Paragana district in the state of West Bengal. It got its name from one of the mangrove plants known as Sundari. The Sundarbans are a part of the world's largest delta formed by the rivers Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna. Sundarban is a vast area covering 4262 square kms in India alone, with a larger portion in Bangladesh. 2585 sq. kms of the Indian Sundarban forms the largest Tiger Reserve and National Park in India.
What is IUCN?
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Indian Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
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International Union for Conservation of Nature
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Intercontinental Union for Conservation of Nature
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International Union of Courtiers for Nature and Natural Resources
IUCN stands for International Union for Conservation of Nature. It works for the conservation of nature and the sustainable use of natural resources. It was founded by Julian Huxley in the year 1948. Its headquarter is located at Gland in Switzerland.
Wildlife species that is classified as rare species in India is ___________.
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Neelgai
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Himalayan brown bear
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Cheetah
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Lion
- 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".
Which of the following number denotes the number of species of flora and fauna found in India?
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14000 and 81000
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26000 and 81000
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35000 and 81000
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47000 and 81000
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.
A single commercially valuable species, extensively planted and other species eliminated, is called ___________.
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Enrichment plantation
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Intensive subsistence farming
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Primitive subsistence farming
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Shifting agriculture
- 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.
The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act was passed in _________.
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1958
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1960
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1965
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1972
- The Indian Wildlife Act was passed in 1972 by Indian Government.
- It is a comprehensive act passed to protect the wildlife of the country.
- The objective is to protect endangered flora and fauna of the country.
Percentage of mammal species on the verge of extinction is ___________.
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10
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15
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20
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25
- According to IUCN report 2011, it is 25% of mammal species which are on the verge of extinction.
Species, found in areas isolated by geographical barriers, is called _________.
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Normal species
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Extinct species
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Endemic species
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Rare species
- 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.
Example of vulnerable species is _________.
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Asiatic cheetah
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Himalayan brown bear
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Gangetic dolphin
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Asiatic buffalo
- 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.
Dachigam wildlife sanctuary is located in ______.
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Utlarakhand
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Rajasthan
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Kashmir
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Madhya Pradesh
Kashmir,
Tibetan antelope is a common type of animal in the ________.
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Tropical deciduous forest
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Thorn and scrubs forest.
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Mangrove forest.
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Montane forest.
Montane forest,
A group of migrating birds is _______.
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Flamingoes.
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Peacocks.
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Sparrows.
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Crows.
The best place to watch migratory birds in large numbers is _______.
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Rann of Kutch, Gujarat .
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Pulicat lake,Tamil nadu.
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Jaipur,Rajasthan.
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Agra,Uttarpradesh.
Pulicat lake, Tamil Nadu
In India wildlife protection act was implemented in the year ________.
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1970
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1972
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1973
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1974
The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted for protection of plants and animal species. Before 1972, India had only five designated national parks, whose number increased after 1972.
Leaves are mostly thick and small to minimize the transpiration in __________________.
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Thorn forest and scrubs.
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Tropical deciduous forest.
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Montane forest.
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Mangove forest.
- Trees in Thorn forests and scrubs have mostly thick and small leaves to minimize water loss due to transpiration.
- In this type of vegetation, trees are scattered and have long roots penetrating deep into the soil in order to get moisture.
- The main trees of this vegetation are Acacia, Palms, and Cacti. Other important trees are Khair, Babul, Palas, Khatri, and Kajuri.
In which year the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act was implemented?
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1972
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1962
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1982
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1992
The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted for protection of plants and animal species. Before 1972, India had only five designated national parks.
Kaziranga, the famous sanctuary of Assam is famous for _________.
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Rhinoceros
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Tigers
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Lions
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Elephants
___________ is the only country in the world that has both tigers and lions.
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China
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India
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Kenya
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Indonesia
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None of these
India is a country ( well it's the only country) where both tigers and lions can be seen roaming around in its tropical forests and grasslands. The lions are only found in the Gir Forest National Park and there are no tigers in that region, so though the country has both species, they never meet in the wild.
The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act was implemented in ________.
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$1965$
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$1968$
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$1972$
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$1975$
The Government of India enacted Wildlife Act in 1972 with the objective of effectively protecting the wild life of this country and to control poaching , smuggling and illegal trade in wildlife and its derivatives. The Act was amended in January 2003 and punishment and penalty for offences under the Act have been made more stringent.
The Gir Forest is famous for ______.
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Tigers
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Leopards
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Lions
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Rhinoceros
Gir national park is situated in Talala Gir in Gujarat. It is spread over an area of 1,153 km2. It is the sole home of Asiatic lions.
Tapirs are a type of __________.
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reptiles
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birds
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animals
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crops
Animal,
The species which are not found after searching known areas where they may occur are __________.
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Endangered Species
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Extinct Species
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Rare Species
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Normal Species
- The species which are not found after
searching known areas where they may occur is said to have undergone
extinction.
- Extinction in biology or ecology
means end of organism or group of organisms.
- Some of the animals that faced
extinction are woolly mammoth, stellar sea cow, dodo, etc.
The endangered species of animals are ___________.
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Rhinoceros
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Tiger
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Indian Bustard
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All of these
The IUCN Red List includes 3079 animal and 2655 plant species as endangered (EN) worldwide. Rhino, Indian bustard and
tiger fall in this category.
Manas wildlife sanctuary is in ___________.
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Assam
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West Bengal
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Bihar
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Arunachal Pradesh
Manas wildlife sanctuary is in Assam covering 5 districts: Kokrajhar,Chirang,Baksa,Udalguri and Darrang.It spreads across an area of 950 km2
What is the Pitti island famous for?
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Bird sanctuary
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Wildlife sanctuary
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Bio-reserve
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Both (a) and (b)
- Pitti Island is an uninhabited
island present in union territory of Lakshadweep. It is famous for bird sanctuary.
- Pitti is an important nesting
place for pelagic
birds such as the sooty tern (Sterna
fuliginosa), the greater
crested tern (Sterna bergii) and the brown
noddy (Anous stolidus).
Which one of the following is not a bio-reserve?
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Kaziranga
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Manas
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Pachmari
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Sunderbans
- A biosphere reserve is an
ecosystem with plants and animals of unusual scientific and natural interest.
It is a label given by UNESCO. India has 18 biosphere reserves
- From the given options, Kaziranga national
park located in Assam is not a biosphere reserve.
When was the programme of Biosphere Reserve initiated by UNESCO?
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In 1976
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In 1975
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In 1971
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In 1977
- UNESCO established a programme of biosphere
reserve in 1971 which was known as Man and Biosphere programme. The main goal
of this programme was to establish a scientific basis to improve relation
between man and environment to achieve sustainable development.
- As of March 2016, about 669 biosphere reserves in 120 countries,
including 16 trans-boundary sites, have been included in the World Network
of Biosphere Reserves.
Where is Jim Corbett National Park located in India?
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Madhya Pradesh
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Uttarakhand
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Haryana
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Himachal Pradesh
- Jim Corbett national park is
the first national park of India. It is located in Uttarakhand region of north
India. It was established in the year 1936. It mainly preserves Bengal tigers.
Apart from this place is bestowed with rich flora and fauna. It houses around 110 tree
species, 50 species of mammals, 580 bird species and 25 reptile species.
- This park was named as Jim
Corbett national park in the honour of Corbett, the famous author and wildlife
conservationist.
How many national parks are there in India?
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64
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54
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72
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82
- A national park is a park which is used for conservation of wildlife. It
is natural or developed or semi natural land that is declared as its own by the
government.
- In India
there are 54 national parks. First national park is Hailey National Park established
in the year 1936 which is now known as Jim Corbett national park
Which is an endangered species of Manipur?
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Panther
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Chital
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Sangai (brown antlered deer)
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None of these
Sangai is the endangered species. It is a subspecies of brown altered deer found only in Manipur in India. It is a medium sized deer with uniquely distinctive antlers with brow tine which forms the main beam. The forward protruding beam appears to come out from the eyebrow and this signifies its name.
Where do we normally spot the Siberian crane in winter in India?
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Ranthambore Sanctuary
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Keoladeo Ghana Sanctuary
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Sasangir Sanctuary
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Dachigam National Park
Kaziranga, the famous sanctuary of Assam is famous for ______.
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Rhinoes
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Tigers
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Lions
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Elephants
The Ape of India found in hill forest of Assam and Nagaland is _______.
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Gorilla
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Chimpanzee
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Gibbon
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Orangutan
The Indian Wild Ass (Ghor-Khur) is found in _______.
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The Rann of Kutch
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Kaveri delta
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Sunderbans
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Assam forest
The Rann of Kutch,
Mudumalai Wild-life Sanctuary is located in the state of ________.
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Tamil Nadu
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Andhra Pradesh
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Kerala
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Karnataka
Tamil Nadu,
The only sanctuary where Kashmir stag is found in _______.
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Gir
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Dachigam
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Mudumalai
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Kanha
The Buxa Tiger Reserve is located in _________.
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Orissa
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Gujarat
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West Bengal
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Jharkhand
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is located in the State of ___________.
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Gujrat
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Madhya Pradesh
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Rajasthan
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Odisha
Keoladeo National Park or Keoladeo Ghana National Park formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India is a famous avifauna sanctuary that hosts thousands of birds, especially during the winter season. Over 230 species of birds are known to be resident. It is also a major tourist centre with scores of ornithologists arriving here in the hibernal season. It was declared a protected sanctuary in 1971. It is also a World Heritage Site.
A number of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries have been opened with a view to ____________________.
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Attract tourists from all over the world
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Help people enjoy their holidays
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Protect endangered species of wildlife
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Provide firewood, fodder and other products
In list A, names of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks and in list B, the States in which they are located are given. Identify the group that is matched correctly.
List A | List B |
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1) Annamalai | a) Rajasthan |
2) Jaldapara | b) Andhra Pradesh |
3) Keoladeo | c) West Bengal |
4) Nagarjunasagar | d) Tamilnadu |
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1 - d, 2 - c, 3 - a, 4 - b
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1 - c, 2 - d, 3 - b, 4 - a
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1 - b, 2 - a, 3 - c, 4 - d
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1 - a, 2 - b, 3 - d, 4 - c
There are _________ wildlife sanctuaries in India.
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514
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99
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70
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275
The wildlife network of India includes 514 wildlife sanctuaries. Network also includes 99 National parks, , 41 conservation reserves and 4 community reserves. It covers a total area of 155980 sq-km.
The forests seen in Assam and Meghalaya are _________ forests.
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Alpine
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Evergreen
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Tropical
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Deciduous
Evergreen forest,
Garganey, Teals and Shovallers are _________ birds.
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Migratory
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Native
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Captivity
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Domestic
Into how many categories forests are classified according to their density?
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2
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3
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4
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5
- Very Dense Forest All lands with tree canopy density of 70% and above.
- Moderately Dense Forest All lands with tree canopy density of 40% and more but less than 70%.
- Open Forest All lands with tree canopy density of 10% and more but less than 40%.
What percent of the total forest area is occupied by unclassified forests?
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12.2%
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14.8%
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15.2%
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16.4%
What percent of the total forest area in India is occupied by open forests?
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33%
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21.54%
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59%
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62%
The forests which are dense and unapproachable, and are not classified are known as ______________.
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reserved forest
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protected foorest
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classified forest
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unclassified forest
In which part of India mangroves are found?
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Mountainous areas
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Desert areas
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Coastal areas
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River valleys
Mangrove forests are found in the coastal areas of India. The two largest concentrations are at Sunderban in Bengal and Pichavaram in T.N. The Sundarbans is the largest mangrove forest in the world, located in the Ganges River delta in Bangladesh and West Bengal. The Pichavaram mangroves in Tamil Nadu is also India's one of the largest mangrove forests.
Which week is celebrated as wildlife week?
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2-9 January
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5-12 June
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11-15 March
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10-18 December
March 11-15 in our annual celebration of National Wildlife Week! The rich history of National Wildlife Week dates all the way back to its first celebration in 1938.
Which day is celebrated as World Biodiversity Day?
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21 March
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5June
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4 October
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22nd May
The wildlife of India can be divided into how many zones?
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4 zones
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5 zones
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7 zones
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9 zones
The 'Project Tiger', for the protection of tigers was started in ___________.
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April, 1973
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June, 1973
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August, 1978
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November, 1980
Which day is celebrated as World Animal Welfare Day?
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21 March
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2 October
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4 October
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25 December
Which is the largest bird seen in India?
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Fulsunghano
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Parrot
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Crane
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Indian vulture
Which is the smallest bird in India?
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Indian bush lark
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Fulsunghano
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Vernal hanging parrot
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Golden-headed cisticola
World Forestry day is celebrated on ________________.
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5 June
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4 October
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21 March
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29 December
The International Day of Forests was established on the 21st day of March, by resolution of the United Nations General Assembly on November 28, 2012. Each year, various events are celebrated related to raising awareness of the importance of all types of forests, and trees outside forests, for the benefit of current and future generations. Countries are encouraged to undertake efforts to organize local, national, and international activities involving forests and trees, such as tree planting campaigns, on International Day of Forests. The Secretariat of the United Nations Forum on Forests, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization, facilitates the implementation of such events in collaboration with governments, the Collaborative Partnership on Forests, and international, regional and subregional organizations. International Day of Forests was observed for the first time on March 21, 2013.
In which year the Gir National Park was established?
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1970
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1965
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1979
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1982
When was the 'project tiger' launched?
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1955
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1962
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1973
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1982
1973,
When was the 'lion project' launched?
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1955
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1962
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1972
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1982
Dachigam National Park is situated in which place?
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Karnataka
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Kashmir
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Assam
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Gujarat
Where is the Kanha National Park situated?
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Gujarat
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Kashmir
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Madhya Pradesh
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Rajasthan
Madhya Pradesh,
Where is Bandipur National Park situated?
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Karnataka
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Kashmir
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Assam
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Rajashan
Which is the largest butterfly seen in India?
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Andaman Crow
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Birdwing
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Tamil lacewing
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Tree Nymph butterfly
Kaziranga National Park is in ______________,
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Rajasthan
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Gujarat
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Assam
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Karnataka
Assam,
Which is the state bird of Gujarat?
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Red spurfowl
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Flamingo
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Vigors's sunbird
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Great hornbill
Flamingo,
How many Asiatic lions are there in India?
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520
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523
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537
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544
When was the Black Buck National Park established?
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1975
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1976
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1978
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1980
The state which has attained the dubious distinction of being a topper in the list with the highest encroachment of forest land is ___________.
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Bihar
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Andhra Pradesh
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Haryana
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Punjab
The state Haryana has attained the dubious distinction of being a topper in the list with the highest encroachment of forest land.
Consider the following animals:
1. Crocodile
2. Elephant
Which of these is/are endangered species?
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Only 1
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Only 2
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
Crocodile is endangered species.
Where is Mudumalai wildlife Sanctuary situated?
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Assam
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Gujarat
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Tamil Nadu
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Karnataka
Tamil Nadu,
Economically the most important forests of India are __________.
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Tidal forest
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Thorn forest
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Evergreen forest
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Tropical deciduous forest
The Periyar Game Sanctuary in Kerala is renowned for ________.
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tiger
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lion
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wild elephant
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spotted deer
Wild Elephant,
Which sanctuary has been selected as an alternative home for the Indian lion?
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Bandipur Sanctuary (Karnataka)
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Ghana Sanctuary (Bihar)
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Periyar Sanctuary (Kerala)
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Chandra Prabha Sanctuary (UP)
Chandra Prabha sanctuary has been selected as an alternative home for the Indian lion.
Wild ass sanctuary is located in _____.
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Parkal, Warangal (Andhra Pradesh)
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Rann of Kutch, Gujarat
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Manas, Barpeta (Assam)
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Chandraprabha, Varanasi
The great one horned Indian Rhino is found in _______.
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Corbett National Park
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Kanha National Park
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Kaziranga wildlife Sanctuary
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Periyar Game Sanctuary
Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary is located in ________ .
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Andhra Pradesh
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Tamil Nadu
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Kerala
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Karnataka
Bandipur Sanctuary situated in __________.
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Tamil Nadu
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West Bengal
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Karnataka
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Andhra Pradesh
Bandipur National Park established in 1974 as a tiger reserve under Project Tiger, is a national park located in the Indian state of Karnataka, which is the state with the second highest tiger population in India.
A similarity among blackbuck, gharial, rhinoceros and marsh crocodile is that they are ____________.
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Animals with thick chitinous skin
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Oviparous
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Endangered species
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Found in the forests of North-East India
Endangered species are those species of plants and animals whose numbers are diminishing to a level that they might face extinction. Blackbuck, rhinoceros, marsh crocodiles, are some of the endangered species.
Animals in Northeast Asia:
- 1 Sikkim – Red Panda.
- 2 Assam – One-horned rhinoceros.
- 3 Arunachal Pradesh – Gayal.
- 4 Manipur – Sangai.
- 5 Meghalaya – Clouded Leopard
Plant species which have come to India from outside the country are called ___________.
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Indigenous species
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Endemic species
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Exotic species
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Extinct species
Exotic species are also called as alien species. These are the animals that are usually not present in the area but are reached to the area by human activity or immigration.
Starlings were brought over from Europe to North America. This is an example of exotic species in North America. These may harm or benefit the environment.
It is estimated that India has _____ species of plants.
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32,000
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47,000
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55,000
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59,000
India has been bestowed with numerous forests with a wide variety of plant and animal wealth. From the recent estimates 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.
White peacock is a ________.
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Indian Blue peafowl
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Indian Red peafowl
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Indian White peafowl
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Indian Black peafowl
Peafowls are known for their brilliant colours. There are some pea fowls which are white in colour. These are nothing but genetic variants of Indian blue fowl. These are occurred due to the mutations in normal pea fowls.
How many biosphere reserves have been set up in the country to protect flora and fauna?
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Fifteen
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Sixteen
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Seventeen
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Eighteen
Name | Location |
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Gulf of Mannar | Tamil Nadu |
Sundarbans | West Bengal |
Cold Desert | Himachal Pradesh |
Nanda Devi | Uttarakhand |
Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve | Tamil Nadu, Kerala and |
Karnataka | |
Dihang-Dibang | Arunachal Pradesh |
Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve | Madhya Pradesh |
Seshachalam Hills | Andhra Pradesh |
Simlipal | Odisha |
Achanakamar -Amarkantak | Madhya Pradesh, |
Chhattisgarh | |
Manas | Assam |
Khangchendzonga | Sikkim |
Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve | Kerala, Tamil Nadu |
Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve | Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
Nokrek | Meghalaya |
Dibru-Saikhowa | Assam |
Panna | Madhya Pradesh |
Great Rann of Kutch | Gujarat |
A biosphere reserve is an ecosystem with plants and animals of unusual scientific and natural interest. It is a label given by UNESCO. There are at present 18 biosphere reserves in India.
Which one of the following is a bird sanctuary?
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Bandipur
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Rajaji
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Ranganathittu
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Guindy
- Ranganathittu is also known
as 'Pakshikasi'. It is famous for the bird sanctuary and is present in the state
of Karnataka.
- It is spread over an area of 67
hectares. Important birds recorded here are the painted stork, Asian openbill stork, common
spoonbill, woolly-necked stork, black-headed ibis, lesser whistling duck, Indian
shag, stork-billed kingfisher, egret, cormorant, Oriental darter, and heron.
How many wildlife sanctuaries are in India covering more than 1,09,652 square kilometer area?
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570
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458
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372
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190
- Wildlife sanctuary is also called a wildlife refuge. It is a protected
area of a land territory or an island which that provides protection to species
from hunting.
- In India there are 372 wild life sanctuaries which spreads over an area
of 1, 09, 652 square kilometres.