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Biodiversity Questions for UPSC CSE

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Q1 · medium · PYQ 2020
Among the following Tiger Reserves, which one has the largest area under "Critical Tiger Habitat"?
  1. Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam
  2. Sunderbans
  3. Ranthambore
  4. Corbett
Q2 · medium · PYQ 2020
With reference to India's Desert National Park, which of the following statements are correct? 1. It is spread over two districts. 2. There is no human habitation inside the Park. 3. It is one of the natural habitats of Great Indian Bustard. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  1. 1, 2 and 3
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1 and 2 only
Q3 · medium · PYQ 2020
With reference to Indian elephants, consider the following statements: 1. The leader of an elephant group is a female. 2. The maximum gestation period can be 22 months. 3. An elephant can normally go on calving till the age of 40 years only. 4. Among the States in India, the highest elephant population is in Kerala. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 1, 3 and 4 only
  3. 3 only
  4. 2 and 4 only
Q4 · medium · PYQ 2020
With reference to India's biodiversity, Ceylon frogmouth, Coppersmith barbet, Gray-chinned minivet and White-throated redstart are
  1. Amphibians
  2. Birds
  3. Primates
  4. Reptiles
Q5 · medium · PYQ 2020
Which one of the following protected areas is well-known for the conservation of a sub-species of the Indian swamp deer (Barasingha) that thrives well on hard ground and is exclusively graminivorous?
  1. Manas National Park
  2. Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
  3. Kanha National Park
  4. Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary
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