Indian Animals UPSC Questions

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

Indian Animals MCQ Questions


7.
What kind of habitat does the Pygmy Hog prefer?
A.
Mangroves
B.
Tall 'terai' grasslands
C.
Deciduous forests
D.
Wetlands
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ANSWER :
B. Tall 'terai' grasslands
8.
Which one of the following regions of India has a combination of mangrove forest, evergreen forest and deciduous forest? UPSC - 2015
A.
North Coastal Andhra Pradesh
B.
South-West Bengal
C.
Southern Saurashtra
D.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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ANSWER :
D. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
9.
Which parasite is critically endangered due to its host species?
A.
Cattle Tick
B.
Pygmy Hog-sucking Louse
C.
Indian Mite
D.
Swamp Worm
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ANSWER :
B. Pygmy Hog-sucking Louse
10.
What is the primary threat to the Andaman Shrew species?
A.
Pollution
B.
Tsunamis and logging
C.
Poaching
D.
Climate change
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ANSWER :
B. Tsunamis and logging
11.
With reference to 'Changpa' community of India, consider the following statements:
1. They live mainly in the State of Uttarakhand.
2. They year the Pashmina goats that yield a fine wool.
3. They are kept in the category of Scheduled Tribes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC - 2014
A.
1 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
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ANSWER :
B. 2 and 3 only
12.
If you walk through the countryside, you are likely to see some birds stalking alongside the cattle to seize the insects disturbed by their movement through grasses. Which of the following is/are such bird/birds?
1. Painted Stork
2. Common Myna
3. Black-necked Crane
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
UPSC - 2014
A.
1 and 2
B.
2 only
C.
2 and 3
D.
3 only
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ANSWER :
B. 2 only