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Logical Reasoning – Classification Question-26

Which among the following words does not belong in the same group as others? [A]Guava [B]Pomegranate [C]Apple [D]Grape [E]Blueberry Show Answer Apple In this question, Guava, Pomegranate, Grape...

October 13, 2014

Logical Reasoning – Classification Question-25

Which among the following words does not belong in the same group as others? [A]Russia [B]China [C]Japan [D]France [E]UK Show Answer Japan United States, Russia, China, United Kingdom,...

October 13, 2014

Biodiversity of India  – Important Reptiles

Important Reptiles and Amphibians have been discussed as follows: Turtles and Tortoises The prominent species of Turtles found in India include Green turtle (Chelonia mydas), Loggerhead (Caretta caretta), Olive...

October 13, 2014

Aquatic Mammals of India

India hosts a variety of aquatic mammals in its extensive river systems, lakes, and surrounding seas. The iconic mammal species include Ganges River Dolphin, Sea Cow / Dugongs,...

October 13, 2014

Floral Biodiversity of Western Ghats

Western Ghats, a 1,600 kilometer mountain range running parallel to India’s western coast, is a global biodiversity hotspot renowned for its extraordinary floral as well as faunal richness....

October 13, 2014

Faunal Biodiversity of Himalayas / Endemic, Endangered Animals of Himalayas

Himalayas are young, biodiverse mountains that sustain high floral and faunal biodiversity. Himalayas constitute 12% of India’s land but host 30.16% of its fauna close to 31000 animal...

October 13, 2014

Biodiversity of Eastern Himalayas versus Western Himalayas

India’s Himalayan Region is home to high levels of floral and faunal endemism across its 2000 km mountain range. There is a difference between the biodiversity of the...

October 13, 2014

Biodiversity of Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Due to geographical isolation, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are home to a variety of unique endemic animal and plant species. The islands’ isolation from mainland India has...

October 13, 2014

Most Endangered Plant Species of the World

Endangered plant species are those at risk of extinction due to factors like habitat loss, invasive species, pollution, and climate change. The International Union for Conservation of Nature...

October 13, 2014

Study Notes on 50 Critically Endangered and Endangered Animals of the World

Amur Leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis) IUCN Status: Critically Endangered The Amur leopard is a subspecies native to southeastern Russia and northern China. They have the largest leopard ranges,...

October 13, 2014

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