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  • Question 1
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    Largest living lemur, Indri indri occurs in
    Solution
    Indri indri lemur also known as babakoto, is the largest living lemur on Earth. It as a head-and-body length of about 64–72 cm (25–28 in) and a weight of between 6 to 9.5 kg (13 to 21 lb). It occurs in Madagascar. It plays an important part in the myths of the residents of Madagascar, and legends with various stories in existence accounting for its origin. According to IUCN, it is classified as a critically endangered species.
    So, the correct answer is 'Madagascar'.
  • Question 2
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    Number of plant species estimated to be present in India is 
    Solution
    India is one of the richest countries when it comes to the diversity of plant species. Around 45,000 plant species are estimated to be present in India. There are eight main florist regions in India which are Western Himalayas, Eastern Himalayas, Assam, Indus plain, Ganges plain, the Deccan, Malabar, and the Andaman Islands. So, great efforts for protecting the immense biodiversity should be done.
    So, the correct answer is '45,000'.
  • Question 3
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    Ex situ conservation is carried out in
    Solution
    A) Ex-situ conservation is done by preserving the components of biological diversity outside their natural habitats. It is done by conserving genetic resources, as well as wild and cultivated or species. Examples include Gene banks, Microbial cultures, zoo, etc.
    B) In-situ conservation is done by conserving the species in their natural habitats. It is the best way of biodiversity conservation. Examples include Sacred groves, National parks, etc.
    So, the correct answer is 'Zoo'.
  • Question 4
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    One of the ex-situ conservation methods for endangered species is
    Solution
    A) Ex-situ conservation is done by preserving the components of biological diversity outside their natural habitats. It is done by conserving genetic resources, as well as wild and cultivated or species. Examples include Gene banks, Microbial cultures, Cryopreservation, etc.
    B) In-situ conservation is done by conserving the species in their natural habitats. It is the best way of biodiversity conservation. Examples include Sacred groves, National parks, etc.
    So, the correct answer is 'Cryopreservation/seed bank'.
  • Question 5
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    National Park associated with Rhinoceros is
    Solution
    Kaziranga national park present in Assam is famous for conserving Rhinoceros. A park in use for conservation purposes is known as a National park. It is basically a reserve of natural, semi-natural, or developed land that a sovereign state declares or owns. Flora and fauna are provided immense protection in such areas. Currently, in India, we have 166 national parks. 
    So, the correct answer is 'Kaziranga'.
  • Question 6
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    Kanha National Park is located in
    Solution
    Kanha National Park, situated in Madhya Pradesh is famous for conserving tigers. A park in use for conservation purposes is known as a national park. It is basically a reserve of natural, semi-natural, or developed land that a sovereign state declares or owns. Flora and fauna are provided immense protection in such areas. Currently, in India, we have 166 national parks. 
    So, the correct answer is 'Madhya Pradesh'.
  • Question 7
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    Kanha National Park is famous for
    Solution
    Kanha National Park, situated in Madhya Pradesh is famous for conserving Tigers. A park in use for conservation purposes is known as a National park. It is basically a reserve of natural, semi-natural, or developed land that a sovereign state declares or owns. Flora and fauna are provided immense protection in such areas. Currently, in India, we have 166 national parks. 
    So, the correct answer is 'Tiger'.
  • Question 8
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    Largest tiger population occurs in
    Solution
    Bengal tiger or the mangrove tiger is conserved in Sunderbans National Park located in West Bengal. The largest population of tigers occurs here. The delta which is formed by the confluence of Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna Rivers in the Bay of Bengal is known as Sunderbans. It is a mangrove area and contains lots of Mangrove forests. Four world heritage sites occur here viz Sundarbans National Park, Sundarbans West, Sundarbans South, and Sundarbans East Wildlife Sanctuaries. The word 'Sunderbans' means beautiful forests.
    So, the correct answer is 'Sunderban National Park'.
  • Question 9
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    Dachigam sanctuary is located in
    Solution
    Dachigam sanctuary is located in Jammu and Kashmir. A naturally occurring sanctuary, such as an island, which protects species from getting hunted, predated or poached is called as a wildlife refuge. It is also known as a wildlife sanctuary. Being a protected area, it is a geographic territory within which wildlife is protected. 515 wildlife sanctuaries are present in India currently. Conservation of flora and fauna along with the prohibition of hunting is done here.
    So, the correct answer is 'Jammu and Kashmir'.
  • Question 10
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    Indian Rhinoceros is a natural inhabitant of which of the Indian states?
    Solution
    Indian Rhinoceros is a natural inhabitant of Assam. Kaziranga National Park is located in Assam and is famous for one-horned rhinoceros. A park in use for conservation purposes is known as a National park. It is basically a reserve of natural, semi-natural, or developed land that a sovereign state declares or owns. Currently, in India, we have 166 national parks.
    So, the correct answer is 'Assam'.
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