Himalayan Flora and Fauna

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge about the diverse flora and fauna found in the Himalayan region.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is the state flower of Sikkim?

  1. Rhododendron niveum

  2. Primula denticulata

  3. Saussurea obvallata

  4. Meconopsis horridula


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rhododendron niveum, commonly known as the white rhododendron, is the state flower of Sikkim.

The Himalayan tahr is a type of:

  1. Antelope

  2. Goat

  3. Deer

  4. Sheep


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Himalayan tahr is a goat-antelope species found in the Himalayas.

Which of the following is not a type of Himalayan bear?

  1. Asiatic black bear

  2. Brown bear

  3. Sloth bear

  4. Himalayan black bear


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The sloth bear is not found in the Himalayas.

The snow leopard is primarily found in which Himalayan country?

  1. Nepal

  2. India

  3. Bhutan

  4. China


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nepal is home to the largest population of snow leopards.

Which of the following is a critically endangered Himalayan bird species?

  1. Western tragopan

  2. Cheer pheasant

  3. Himalayan monal

  4. Snow partridge


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The western tragopan is a critically endangered Himalayan bird species.

The Himalayan yew is a coniferous tree known for its:

  1. Longevity

  2. Medicinal properties

  3. Timber value

  4. Ornamental value


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Himalayan yew is known for its medicinal properties, particularly its use in cancer treatment.

Which of the following is a type of Himalayan rhododendron?

  1. Rhododendron campanulatum

  2. Rhododendron arboreum

  3. Rhododendron falconeri

  4. Rhododendron nivale


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the options are types of Himalayan rhododendrons.

The Himalayan blue poppy is a symbol of:

  1. Hope

  2. Purity

  3. Love

  4. Strength


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Himalayan blue poppy is often associated with hope and resilience.

Which of the following is a type of Himalayan orchid?

  1. Cypripedium himalaicum

  2. Dendrobium densiflorum

  3. Habenaria edgeworthii

  4. Pleione bulbocodioides


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the options are types of Himalayan orchids.

The Himalayan marmot is a type of:

  1. Squirrel

  2. Rodent

  3. Weasel

  4. Fox


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Himalayan marmot is a rodent species found in the Himalayas.

Which of the following is a type of Himalayan juniper?

  1. Juniperus wallichiana

  2. Juniperus recurva

  3. Juniperus indica

  4. Juniperus squamata


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the options are types of Himalayan junipers.

The Himalayan weasel is a type of:

  1. Marten

  2. Stoat

  3. Ermine

  4. Mink


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Himalayan weasel is a type of stoat found in the Himalayas.

Which of the following is a type of Himalayan lily?

  1. Lilium nepalense

  2. Lilium wallichianum

  3. Lilium oxypetalum

  4. Lilium pumilum


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the options are types of Himalayan lilies.

The Himalayan rubythroat is a type of:

  1. Sunbird

  2. Hummingbird

  3. Sparrow

  4. Finch


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Himalayan rubythroat is a type of sunbird found in the Himalayas.

Which of the following is a type of Himalayan maple?

  1. Acer caesium

  2. Acer acuminatum

  3. Acer laevigatum

  4. Acer pectinatum


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the options are types of Himalayan maples.

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