Most important MCQs from the chapter – Endangered Species of India MCQs for UPSC, State PSC and Other Examinations.
1. Which among the following publishes the Red List of Threatened Species ?
(a) UNESCO
(b) World Bank
(c) CITIES
(d) IUCN
Correct Answer – (d) IUCN
2. Which among the following is not a category under the Red List of Threatened Species ?
(a) Least Concern
(b) Vulnerable
(c) Critically Endangered
(d) Invasive
Correct Answer – (d) Invasive
3. Which one among the following is not a Critically Endangered bird species of India ?
(a) White-bellied Heron
(b) Great Indian Bustard
(c) House Sparrow
(d) Forest Owlet
Correct Answer – (c) House SparrowÂ
4. Which one among the following is a Critically Endangered bird species of India ?
(a) Common Myna(Acridotheres tristis)
(b) Rock Dove (Columba livia)
(c) House Sparrow
(d) Bengal Florican
Correct Answer – (d) Bengal Florican
5. Consider the following statements about the Vulture species in India :
1. Indian Vulture status is ‘Near Threatened’ in IUCN Red List.
2. Himalayan vulture status is critically endangered.
Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer – (d) Neither 1 nor 2
6. Which one among the following is a Critically Endangered bird species of India ?
(a) Siberian Crane
(b) Jerdon’s Courser
(c) Himalayan Quail
(d) All of the Above
Correct Answer – (d) All of the Above
7. Which one among the following is not a Critically Endangered species of India ?
(a) Pygmy Hog
(b) Kondana Rat
(c) Namdapha Flying Squirrel
(d) Nilgai
Correct Answer – (d) Nilgai
8. Consider the following statements about the Nilgiri Tahr :
1. It is endemic to the Nilgiri Hills and the southern portion of the Western Ghats.
2. The IUCN status of Nilgiri Tahr is ‘Least Concern’.
Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer – (a) 1 only
9. Consider the following statements about the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972:
1. It provides for the protection of listed species of animals, birds, and plants.
2. Schedule III of the act covers endangered species that need rigorous protection.
Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer – (a) 1 only
10. Which one among the following is not a Critically Endangered species of India ?
(a) Malabar Civet
(b) Kondana Rat
(c) Elvira Rat
(d) Hanuman Langur
Correct Answer – (d)Â Hanuman Langur
11. Consider the following statements about the Namdapha Flying Squirrel:
1. It is a rare flying squirrel species found in the Namdapha Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh.
2. Its IUCN status is ‘Critically Endangered’.
Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer – (c) Both 1 and 2
12. Consider the following statements about the One-Horned Rhinoceros :
1. Out of all the Rhino species, Only the One-Horned Rhinos are found in India.
2. Its IUCN status is ‘Critically Endangered’.
Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer – (a) 1 only
13. Consider the following statements :
1. The IUCN status of Sumatran rhinoceros is ‘Critically Endangered’.
2. The IUCN status of Javan rhinoceros is ‘Endangered’.
Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer – (a) 1 only
14. Which one among the following is the largest turtle species in the world ?
(a) Hawksbill Turtle
(b) Leatherback Turtle
(c) Red-crowned Roofed Turtle
(d) None of the Above
Correct Answer – (b) Leatherback TurtleÂ
15. Consider the following statements about Gharials:
1. They are commonly found in the fresh waters of Chambal river.
2. The IUCN status of Gharials is ‘Critically Endangered’.
Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer – (c) Both 1 and 2
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