Organizer: Wildlife Institute of India, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India Wildlife Institute of India SACON Coimbatore.
Quiz on International Snow Leopard Day
About the Quiz
- Celebrates the International Snow Leopard Day and aims to spread awareness about the ecology, conservation, and significance of the snow leopard (Panthera uncia).
- The first six questions are mandatory and collect basic participant information (Name, Occupation, Age Class, and State).
- The quiz consists of 15 multiple-choice questions.
- Each question carries 1 mark.
- Participants must score at least 50% (8 marks or higher) to receive an e-certificate of participation
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What is the primary habitat range of the Snow Leopard?
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A. Arctic tundra
B. Alpine and subalpine zones of Central and South Asia
C. Temperate rainforests
D. Grasslands of Africa
The Snow Leopard is listed under which category in the IUCN Red List (as of 2024)?
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A. Critically Endangered
B. Endangered
C. Vulnerable
D. Near Threatened
Which of the following countries does not have a wild snow leopard population?
1 point
A. India
B. Nepal
C. Bhutan
D. Japan
What is the approximate global population of Snow Leopards estimated to be?
1 point
A. 500–700
B. 2,700–3,400
C. 4,000–6,500
D. 10,000–12,000
In India, Snow Leopards are primarily found in which of the following regions?
1 point
A. Eastern Ghats
B. Western Himalaya and Trans-Himalaya
C. Western Ghats
D. Sundarbans
Which is not a recognized threat to Snow Leopard populations?
1 point
A. Illegal wildlife trade
B. Retaliatory killings by herders
C. Habitat loss due to mining
D. Overgrazing by domestic reindeer
Snow Leopards mainly prey upon which of the following wild species?
1 point
A. Himalayan tahr and blue sheep
B. Wild yak and musk deer
C. Chital and sambar
D. Markhor and ibex only
Which physical adaptation helps Snow Leopards move efficiently on snow-covered terrain?
1 point
A. Webbed toes
B. Thick fur on the undersides of paws
C. Short tail for balance
D. Retractable claws only
Why is the Snow Leopard often considered a flagship species for mountain ecosystems?
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A. It represents the ecological health of high-altitude habitats
B. It is the only predator found above 5,000 meters
C. It contributes directly to forest regeneration
D. It is the most abundant carnivore in the Himalayas
The Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection Program (GSLEP) was launched in which year?
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A. 2008
B. 2013
C. 2017
D. 2020
Which Indian state/UT hosts Hemis National Park, famous for its snow leopard population?
1 point
A. Sikkim
B. Uttarakhand
C. Ladakh
D. Himachal Pradesh
The Snow Leopard’s scientific name, Panthera uncia, was first described by which naturalist?
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A. Carl Linnaeus
B. John Edward Gray
C. Georges Cuvier
D. Schreber
What is the estimated altitudinal range of Snow Leopard habitats?
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A. 500–1,500 m
B. 1,500–3,000 m
C. 3,000–5,500 m
D. 5,500–7,000 m
Which key document under Project Snow Leopard guides snow leopard conservation efforts across India’s high-altitude landscapes?
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A. National Snow Leopard Ecosystem Management Plan (NSLEMP)
B. High Himalaya Wildlife Action Strategy
C. India Biodiversity Conservation Charter
D. Himalayan Carnivore Recovery Framework
Which of the following is a unique behavioral trait of the Snow Leopard?
1 point
A. Loud roar to mark territory
B. Primarily nocturnal and crepuscular activity
C. Hunting in large social groups
D. Long-distance seasonal migration to plains
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