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Q74·GS Paper 1 · Prelims 2020

Fauna Species Identification

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Question

With reference to India's biodiversity, Ceylon frogmouth, Coppersmith barbet, Gray-chinned minivet and White-throated redstart are

Options

a

Birds

Answer
b

Primates

c

Reptiles

d

Amphibians

Explanation

The Ceylon frogmouth, Coppersmith barbet, Gray-chinned minivet, and White-throated redstart are all species of avian fauna (birds) found in various distinct ecosystems across India, particularly the Western Ghats and the Himalayas. > One-line conceptual takeaway: Recognizing the common names of prominent or uniquely named bird species is a recurring biodiversity theme. Answer: (a).

Question details

Year

2020

Paper

GS Paper 1

Question

Q74

Subject

Environment

Sub-topic

Biodiversity & Conservation

Type

Factual single

Difficulty

Medium

Nature

Static

Source hint

State of India's Birds Report

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