Indian Animals UPSC Questions

General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity & Climate Change

Indian Animals MCQ Questions


1.
What is the world’s smallest wild pig?
A.
Wild Boar
B.
Pygmy Hog
C.
Hispid Hog
D.
Swamp Pig
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ANSWER :
B. Pygmy Hog
2.
A sandy and saline area is the natural habitat of an indian animal species .The animal has no predators in that area but its existence is threatened due to the destruction of its habitat.Which one of the following could be that animal ?
UPSC - 2011
A.
Indian wild buffalo
B.
Indian wild ass.
C.
Indian wild boar.
D.
Indian gazelle.
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ANSWER :
B. Indian wild ass.
3.
Consider the following :
1. Star tortoise
2. Monitor lizard
3. Pygmy hog
4. Spider monkey
Which of the above are naturally found in India?
UPSC - 2013
A.
1, 2 and 3 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1 and 4 only
D.
1, 2, 3 and 4
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ANSWER :
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
4.
Where is the Pygmy Hog currently found?
A.
Kaziranga National Park
B.
Gir Forest
C.
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
D.
Sundarbans
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ANSWER :
C. Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
5.
Consider the following:
1. Black-necked crane
2. Cheetah
3. Flying squirred
4. Snow leopard
Which of the above are naturally found in India ?
UPSC - 2012
A.
1, 2 and 3 only
B.
1, 3 and 4 only
C.
2 and 4 only
D.
1, 2, 3 and 4
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ANSWER :
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
6.
What is the difference between the antelopes Oryx and Chiru?
UPSC - 2012
A.
Oryx is adapted to live in hot and arid areas whereas chiru is adapted to live in steppes and semi-desert areas of cold high mountains
B.
Oryx is poached for its antlers whereas chiru is poached for its musk
C.
Oryx exists in western India only Whereas Chiru exists in north-east India only
D.
None of the statements (a), (b) and ( c) given above is correct
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ANSWER :
A. Oryx is adapted to live in hot and arid areas whereas chiru is adapted to live in steppes and semi-desert areas of cold high mountains