6. Flora and Fauna of India

What is “Kharmor “?

A rare / endangered animal found in some parts of north east India

A rare / endangered bird found predominantly in Madhya Pradesh

A species of fresh water mollusk

An species of a rare plant found in Himalayas

Which state in India is the only home to White Asiatic Tigers in the world?

West Bengal

Gujarat

Orissa

Madhya Pradesh

India is one of the select mega biodiversity countries of the world. In this context, approximately what fraction of the recorded species of the world, India accounts for ….?

2-3%

7-8%

11-12%

15-16%

Out of the 81,000 animal species so far described from India, Invertebrates have a lion’s share with about 68,000 organisms and microorganisms. In this context, consider the following:

Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
Biological Diversity Act, 2002

Which among the above emphasize(s) upon conservation of the Invertebrates?

1 only

2 only

3 only

2 & 3 only

Consider the following statements:

National Tiger Conservation Authority is an statutory authority with legal backing to ensure tiger conservation.
Project Tiger had no statutory status

Which among the above statements is / are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 & 2

Neither 1 nor 2