Endemic Species of India

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the endemic species of India. Endemic species are those that are found only in a particular geographic region and nowhere else in the world. India is home to a wide variety of endemic species, due to its diverse climate and geography.
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Which of the following is an endemic species of India?

  1. Asian elephant

  2. Bengal tiger

  3. Indian rhinoceros

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Asian elephant, Bengal tiger, and Indian rhinoceros are all endemic species of India. They are found only in India and nowhere else in the world.

Which of the following is the largest endemic mammal of India?

  1. Asian elephant

  2. Bengal tiger

  3. Indian rhinoceros

  4. Gaur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Asian elephant is the largest endemic mammal of India. It is found in the forests of southern India and the foothills of the Himalayas.

Which of the following is the smallest endemic mammal of India?

  1. Pygmy shrew

  2. Indian mouse deer

  3. Four-striped palm squirrel

  4. Nilgiri tahr


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The pygmy shrew is the smallest endemic mammal of India. It is found in the forests of southern India and the Western Ghats.

Which of the following is an endemic bird species of India?

  1. Great Indian bustard

  2. Bengal florican

  3. Sarus crane

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The great Indian bustard, Bengal florican, and sarus crane are all endemic bird species of India. They are found only in India and nowhere else in the world.

Which of the following is the largest endemic bird species of India?

  1. Great Indian bustard

  2. Bengal florican

  3. Sarus crane

  4. Indian peafowl


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The great Indian bustard is the largest endemic bird species of India. It is found in the grasslands of central and western India.

Which of the following is the smallest endemic bird species of India?

  1. Fairy bluebird

  2. Sunbird

  3. Flowerpecker

  4. Tit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The fairy bluebird is the smallest endemic bird species of India. It is found in the forests of southern India and the Western Ghats.

Which of the following is an endemic reptile species of India?

  1. Indian cobra

  2. Russell's viper

  3. King cobra

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian cobra, Russell's viper, and king cobra are all endemic reptile species of India. They are found only in India and nowhere else in the world.

Which of the following is the largest endemic reptile species of India?

  1. King cobra

  2. Indian rock python

  3. Reticulated python

  4. Green anaconda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The king cobra is the largest endemic reptile species of India. It is found in the forests of southern India and the Western Ghats.

Which of the following is the smallest endemic reptile species of India?

  1. Dwarf gecko

  2. Indian blind snake

  3. Brahminy blind snake

  4. Common blind snake


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The dwarf gecko is the smallest endemic reptile species of India. It is found in the forests of southern India and the Western Ghats.

Which of the following is an endemic amphibian species of India?

  1. Indian bullfrog

  2. Indian purple frog

  3. Indian tree frog

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian bullfrog, Indian purple frog, and Indian tree frog are all endemic amphibian species of India. They are found only in India and nowhere else in the world.

Which of the following is the largest endemic amphibian species of India?

  1. Indian bullfrog

  2. Indian purple frog

  3. Indian tree frog

  4. Malabar giant frog


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Malabar giant frog is the largest endemic amphibian species of India. It is found in the forests of southern India and the Western Ghats.

Which of the following is the smallest endemic amphibian species of India?

  1. Dwarf frog

  2. Indian cricket frog

  3. Indian glass frog

  4. Indian tree frog


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The dwarf frog is the smallest endemic amphibian species of India. It is found in the forests of southern India and the Western Ghats.

Which of the following is an endemic fish species of India?

  1. Mahseer

  2. Catla

  3. Rohu

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The mahseer, catla, and rohu are all endemic fish species of India. They are found only in India and nowhere else in the world.

Which of the following is the largest endemic fish species of India?

  1. Golden mahseer

  2. Goonch catfish

  3. Hilsa shad

  4. Indian salmon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The golden mahseer is the largest endemic fish species of India. It is found in the rivers of northern India and the Himalayas.

Which of the following is the smallest endemic fish species of India?

  1. Dwarf rasbora

  2. Indian pygmy goby

  3. Indian ricefish

  4. Indian loach


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The dwarf rasbora is the smallest endemic fish species of India. It is found in the rivers of southern India and the Western Ghats.

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