WPA Animals List UPSC Questions

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

WPA Animals List MCQ Questions


7.
What is the major threat to the Andaman Wild Pig?
A.
Climate Change
B.
Habitat Destruction and Hunting
C.
Illegal Pet Trade
D.
Poaching for Skin
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ANSWER :
B. Habitat Destruction and Hunting
8.
The Bharal, also known as the Blue Sheep, avoids which type of area?
A.
High Altitude Meadows
B.
Dense Forests
C.
Open Grass Slopes
D.
River Valleys
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ANSWER :
B. Dense Forests
9.
The Binturong is primarily threatened by:
A.
Poaching for meat
B.
Competition with livestock
C.
Habitat loss and degradation
D.
Overfishing
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ANSWER :
C. Habitat loss and degradation
10.
Which species is critically endangered and is found around Loktak Lake?
A.
Ganges River Dolphin
B.
Brown Antlered Deer
C.
Snow Leopard
D.
Golden Cat
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ANSWER :
B. Brown Antlered Deer
11.
Which species listed is endemic to the Western Ghats and critically endangered?
A.
Indian Pangolin
B.
Malabar Civet
C.
Leopard Cat
D.
Barking Deer
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ANSWER :
B. Malabar Civet
12.
Which species has habitat in swamp and mangrove regions and is vulnerable?
A.
Snow Leopard
B.
Fishing Cat
C.
Rusty Spotted Cat
D.
Capped Langur
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ANSWER :
B. Fishing Cat