Fauna Flashcards
1
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- What is the colour of a polar bear’s skin?
A) Brown B) White C) Black D) Blue
A
C
2
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2. Flamingos in zoos often become white, losing their original colour. Scientists were initially confused, but later understood that it was something in the flamingo’s food that made it pink. What were flamingos eating? A) Pink prawns, shrimps and crabs B) Pink eels C) Pink grass D) Other flamingos
A
A
3
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- The pregnancy period, also known as gestation period, is 9 months for humans. For tigers, its only 3 months while for small lorises (small monkey- like creatures), its 6 months. Most cases it is the bigger animals that have a longer gestation period though. How long is an elephant’s?
A) 3 months B) 9 months C) 12 months D) 22 months
A
D
4
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4. Sunbirds are nectar drinking birds in India that are tiny, fly very fast and have very colourful features. A similar kind of bird occurs in North and South America, having the same qualities. Apart from that, they are the only kind of bird to fly backwards and drink 1.5 times their weight in food every day. What kind of bird? A) Penguin B) Ostrich C) Hummingbird D) Cuckoo
A
C
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5. There are two commonly know Pandas in the world – the Red Panda and the Giant Panda. The Red occurs across many countries including India, while the Giant Panda is confined to China. The Red Panda eats a variety of things, but the Giant Panda has only one favourite food. What is it? A) Fruits B) Any leaves C) Bamboo leaves D) Tree bark
A
C
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6. The Indian camel is a Dromedary camel, and has one single hump. However, the camels in Mongolia, called the Bactrian camel, do not have one hump. How many humps, if at all, do they have? A) No humps B) Four humps C) Three humps D) Two humps
A
D
7
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- One often sees cows moving their jaws despite not eating grass from the ground. This is because they take grass back from their stomach, chew it, and again send it back for digestion. For this purpose, the cow’s stomach is divided into parts. How many chambers are there in the cow’s stomach?
A) One B) Two C) Three D) Four
A
D
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8. The longest snake in the world, is not venomous. Instead, it captures its prey, strangles it and then swallows it whole. What kind of snake is it? A) Python B) Cobra C) Viper D) Seasnake
A
A
9
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- Humans have two sets of teeth, one called milk teeth that fall off and then permanent teeth. Elephants have more sets of teeth, that fall off every 6-8 years. Once they lose their last pair, they are unable to eat and soon die. How many sets of large teeth do the elephants have?
A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 6
A
D
10
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- This type of fly belongs to the order Ephemeroptera because their adult stage is very short lived – they emerge from the nymphs, mate, lay eggs and die. This type of flies is often confused with winged termites in India, which are also called by this name. In the United states, fly fishing is very common where the bait on the hook is made to look like this fly for fish to eat. Which fly?
A) Junefly B) Mayfly
C) Marchfly D) Augustfly
A
B
11
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- We all know mosquitoes suck blood, and they often spread diseases. Which of these facts below is true?
A) Males drink blood
B) Females drink blood
C) Males and Females drink blood
D) Both don’t drink blood – mosquitoes that drink blood are neither male nor female
A
B
12
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- Tigers are poached across the world for their body parts. Which of their body parts are used in traditional Chinese medicine?
A) Almost all parts
B) Tiger bones only
C) Tiger eyes only D) Tiger tails only
A
A
13
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- Elephants have tusks that are unique compared to other animals. These tusks are in fact a certain tooth in the mouth that grows very long and becomes tusks. Which type of tooth is it?
A) Incisors
B) Pre-molars C) Molars
D) Canines
A
A
14
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- Polar bears and Penguins occur in the cold, polar regions of the Earth and they are well adapted to live there. What is their natural habitat?
A) The polar bear occurs in the Arctic circle while the penguin occurs in Antarctica B) The polar bear and the penguin occurs in the Arctic region
C) The polar bear and the penguin occurs in the Antarctica
D) The polar bear occurs in Antarctica while the penguin occurs in the Arctic region
A
A
15
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- The English politician Ken Livingstone described this animal as “rat with wings”. They are one of our most common animals, found across most cities in India and the world. Which bird is it, known for its faeces?
A) Mice
B) Pigeon C) Sparrow D) Pigs
A
B
16
Q
- Out of the following states in India, in which state is the Golden Langur found?
A) Odisha
B) Uttarakhand
C) Assam D) Kerala
A
C
17
Q
- Which Indian crane has the longest legs?
A) Common Crane B) Sarus Crane
C) Siberian Crane
D) Demoiselle Crane
A
B
18
Q
- Male moths find their partners by their smell. From how far away can a male Luna Moth smell a female?
A) 3km
B) 5km
C) 8km D) 11km
A
D
19
Q
- Which of the following birds has eyes in front and so is better adapted for hunting?
A) Crow
B) Peafowl
C) Sparrow D) Owl
A
D
20
Q
- What is the name of a butterfly’s sipping tube that can coil and uncoil?
A) Proboscis B) Palpus
C) Femur
D) Roll-on
A
A
21
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- A tiger’s whiskers are very sensitive and help the animal prey in the dark.
What do the whiskers detect?
A) Smell of other animals
B) Movement or vibrations in the air made by the movement of other animals C) Other animals through touch
D) Low sounds made by other animals
A
B
22
Q
- Why do snakes dance when the snake charmers play the ‘been’?
A) The snakes dance when they hear the music of the been B) The snakes sway looking at the movement of the been C) The snake charmers train the snakes to dance
D) Snakes dance when they hear music
A
B
23
Q
- Of all the venomous snakes found in India, four are the most common and hence cause the most number of deaths each year due to snake bites. Which of the following snakes is NOT one of these four snakes?
A) Russell’s Viper
B) Spectacled Cobra C) Indian Krait
D) Indian Rat Snake
A
D
24
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- For what purpose are the legs of the bird in the picture adapted?
A) Wading
B) Perching C) Preening D) Swimming
A
B
25
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25. Which of the following is an Australian marsupial that eats Eucalyptus leaves? A) Kangaroo B) Koala C) Wallaby D) Tasmanian Devil
A
B
26
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26. What is the name of a butterfly’s resting stage? A) Egg B) Larva C) Pupa D) Caterpillar
A
C
27
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- Which of the following is a term used for egg-laying animals?
A) Oviparous B) Omnivorous C) Aves
D) Reptiles
A
A
28
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- Which is the fastest flying bird in the world?
A) Golden Eagle
B) Wandering Albatross C) Common Swift
D) Peregrine Falcon
A
D
29
Q
- In which country do you find the bird Kiwi?
A) Papua New Guinea B) Australia
C) New Zealand
D) Brazil
A
C
30
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- The Common Pigeon, found in cities, is known by various names.
Which of the following is NOT one of its actual names? A) Rock Pigeon
B) Feral Dove
C) Rock Dove
D) Town Pigeon
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D
