Indian Animals UPSC Questions

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

Indian Animals MCQ Questions


13.
Where is the Kondana Rat found?
A.
Eastern Ghats
B.
Sinhagarh Plateau
C.
Western Himalayas
D.
Ranthambore
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ANSWER :
B. Sinhagarh Plateau
14.
Which rodent is found in Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu?
A.
Kondana Rat
B.
Namdapha Flying Squirrel
C.
Elvira Rat
D.
Giant Squirrel
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ANSWER :
C. Elvira Rat
15.
The Namdapha Flying Squirrel is unique because:
A.
It is the largest squirrel
B.
Only one of its genus
C.
Glides the longest distance
D.
Found all over NE India
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ANSWER :
B. Only one of its genus
16.
Consider the following:
1. Bats
2. Bears
3. Rodents
The phenomenon of hibernation can be observed in which of the above kinds of animals?
UPSC - 2014
A.
1 and 2 only
B.
2 only
C.
1, 2 and 3
D.
Hibernation cannot be observed in any of the above
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ANSWER :
C. 1, 2 and 3
17.
Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India?
UPSC - 2015
A.
Saltwater crocodile
B.
Olive ridley turtle
C.
Gangetic dolphin
D.
Gharial
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ANSWER :
C. Gangetic dolphin
18.
Which animal is endemic to Western Ghats and considered one of the rarest mammals?
A.
Kashmir Stag
B.
Malabar Civet
C.
Nilgiri Tahr
D.
Red Panda
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ANSWER :
B. Malabar Civet