Wildlife of India

Description: Test your knowledge about the diverse wildlife found in India, a country known for its rich biodiversity.
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Which of the following is the largest tiger reserve in India?

  1. Jim Corbett National Park

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Ranthambore National Park

  4. Sunderbans National Park


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sunderbans National Park, located in West Bengal, is the largest tiger reserve in India and is renowned for its unique mangrove ecosystem.

What is the scientific name of the Indian elephant?

  1. Elephas maximus

  2. Loxodonta africana

  3. Elephas indicus

  4. Mammuthus primigenius


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian elephant, scientifically known as Elephas maximus, is a subspecies of the Asian elephant and is found in various parts of India.

Which of the following is the state animal of Kerala?

  1. Tiger

  2. Elephant

  3. Gaur

  4. Nilgiri tahr


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The gaur, also known as the Indian bison, is the state animal of Kerala and is a large bovine found in the forests of Southern India.

What is the name of the world's smallest deer species found in India?

  1. Chinkara

  2. Musk deer

  3. Indian muntjac

  4. Four-horned antelope


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The musk deer, scientifically known as Moschus chrysogaster, is the world's smallest deer species and is found in the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas.

Which of the following is the state bird of Maharashtra?

  1. Great Indian bustard

  2. Indian peafowl

  3. Asian koel

  4. Black-winged kite


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Asian koel, scientifically known as Eudynamys scolopaceus, is the state bird of Maharashtra and is known for its distinctive call.

What is the scientific name of the Indian rhinoceros?

  1. Rhinoceros unicornis

  2. Diceros bicornis

  3. Ceratotherium simum

  4. Rhinoceros sondaicus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian rhinoceros, scientifically known as Rhinoceros unicornis, is a one-horned rhinoceros found in the northern parts of India.

Which of the following is the state animal of Gujarat?

  1. Asiatic lion

  2. Indian wolf

  3. Sloth bear

  4. Nilgai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Asiatic lion, scientifically known as Panthera leo persica, is the state animal of Gujarat and is found in the Gir National Park.

What is the name of the largest freshwater crocodile species found in India?

  1. Saltwater crocodile

  2. Nile crocodile

  3. American crocodile

  4. Mugger crocodile


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The mugger crocodile, scientifically known as Crocodylus palustris, is the largest freshwater crocodile species found in India and is widely distributed in the country.

Which of the following is the state bird of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Emerald dove

  2. Indian roller

  3. Blue-winged parakeet

  4. Great Indian bustard


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The emerald dove, scientifically known as Chalcophaps indica, is the state bird of Tamil Nadu and is found in the forests of the state.

What is the scientific name of the Indian leopard?

  1. Panthera pardus fusca

  2. Panthera pardus kotiya

  3. Panthera pardus delacouri

  4. Panthera pardus saxicolor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian leopard, scientifically known as Panthera pardus fusca, is a subspecies of the leopard found in India and is known for its beautiful spotted coat.

Which of the following is the state animal of Karnataka?

  1. Indian elephant

  2. Tiger

  3. Sloth bear

  4. Gaur


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The gaur, also known as the Indian bison, is the state animal of Karnataka and is found in the forests of the state.

What is the name of the world's largest flying squirrel species found in India?

  1. Northern flying squirrel

  2. Southern flying squirrel

  3. Giant flying squirrel

  4. Red giant flying squirrel


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The red giant flying squirrel, scientifically known as Petaurista petaurista, is the world's largest flying squirrel species and is found in the forests of Northeast India.

Which of the following is the state bird of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Indian roller

  2. Golden-fronted leafbird

  3. Rose-ringed parakeet

  4. Black-winged kite


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian roller, scientifically known as Coracias benghalensis, is the state bird of Andhra Pradesh and is known for its striking blue plumage.

What is the scientific name of the Indian pangolin?

  1. Manis crassicaudata

  2. Manis pentadactyla

  3. Manis javanica

  4. Manis temminckii


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian pangolin, scientifically known as Manis crassicaudata, is a species of pangolin found in India and is known for its unique scales.

Which of the following is the state animal of Rajasthan?

  1. Indian wolf

  2. Chinkara

  3. Nilgai

  4. Great Indian bustard


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The chinkara, scientifically known as Gazella bennettii, is the state animal of Rajasthan and is a small antelope found in the arid regions of the state.

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