10 Questions
What percentage of the world's total bird species does India's 2,000 bird species constitute?
13%
Which of the following animals is NOT found in the hot wet forests of India?
Wild ass
Where are wild ass and camels respectively found in India?
Rann of Kachchh and the Thar Desert
Which of the following is NOT a mammal found in India?
Turtles
In which Indian state are the one-horned rhinoceroses found?
Assam and West Bengal
Which of the following animals is NOT found in the hot wet forests of India?
Wild ass
Where are gharials commonly found in India?
Swampy and marshy lands of West Bengal
Which of the following animals is found in the arid areas of the Thar Desert?
Nilgai (blue bull)
In which Indian state are the most majestic elephants found?
Kerala
Which of the following animals is NOT found in the Rann of Kachchh?
Gazelle
Study Notes
Indian Wildlife
- India is home to approximately 2,000 bird species, which is around 6-8% of the world's total bird species.
Animal Habitats
- Wild ass and camels are found in the Rann of Kachchh and the Thar Desert, respectively, in India.
- Gharials are commonly found in the rivers and wetlands of India.
- The one-horned rhinoceros is found in the state of Assam, India.
Desert and Forest Ecosystems
- The hot wet forests of India are home to a variety of animals, but do not have giraffes.
- The arid areas of the Thar Desert are inhabited by the wolf.
- The majestic elephants are predominantly found in the state of Karnataka, India.
Regional Wildlife
- The Rann of Kachchh is home to a diverse range of wildlife, but does not have lions.
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