Organizer: EIACP Centre, Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun. Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India Wildlife Institute of India SACON Coimbatore Wildlife Institute of India EIACP Programme Centre.
World Turtle Day is celebrated on May 23rd each year. Recognised internationally, this day honours all turtle species and raises awareness about the challenges they face in the wild. In 2025, the focus continues to be on conservation efforts and educating the public about protecting these ancient creatures.
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Through this quiz, the EIACP Programme Centre at the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, aims to enhance understanding of the significance of Quiz Contest on World Turtle Day and to highlight global efforts made to protect turtles and their habitats.
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Name the marine turtle species that nests in large numbers at Gahirmatha Beach in Odisha?
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Green Sea Turtle
Loggerhead Turtle
Olive Ridley Turtle
Hawksbill Turtle
Who founded World Turtle Day?
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United Nations
Greenpeace
American Tortoise Rescue
WWF (World Wildlife Fund)
How many species of marine turtles are found in Indian waters? Name any one of them.
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Three, Olive Ridley
Five, Olive Ridley
Seven, Leatherback
Four, Green Turtle
What is the primary diet of a Green Sea Turtle?
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Small fish
Seagrass and algae
Crabs
Jellyfish
Which physical structure helps turtles protect themselves from predators?
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Flippers
Shell
Beak
Tail
Name one freshwater turtle species commonly found in the rivers of India.
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Indian Flapshell Turtle
Green Sea Turtle
Loggerhead Turtle
Aldabra Tortoise
What is the term used for the mass nesting phenomenon seen in Olive Ridley Turtles?
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Migration
Congregation
Arribada
Breeding wave
Which Indian turtle species is known for the star like pattern on its shell?
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Indian Roofed Turtle
Indian Star Tortoise
Indian Tent Turtle
Red eared Slider
Why are plastic bags dangerous to sea turtles?
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They get stuck on fins
They block nesting sites
They mistake them for jellyfish and eat them
They pollute the beaches
Which sanctuary in India is dedicated to the protection of turtles and is located along the Bay of Bengal?
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Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary
Sundarbans National Park
Chilika Lake Sanctuary
Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park
Name one state in India, other than Odisha, where Olive Ridley Turtles are known to nest.
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Punjab
Andhra Pradesh
Rajasthan
Haryana
Which two major Indian rivers are home to the critically endangered Northern River Terrapin?
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Ganga and Brahmaputra
Yamuna and Narmada
Mahanadi and Godavari
Tapti and Krishna
What is the average lifespan of a sea turtle in the wild? (Approximate answer in years)
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10 – 20 years
20 – 30 years
40 – 60 years
70 – 100 years
What do you call the group of animals that includes turtles, tortoises, and terrapins?
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Amphibians
Mammals
Reptiles
Fish
List one action a common citizen can take to help conserve turtle populations.
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Avoid using plastic
Keep lights on at beaches
Feed turtles in the wild
Release pets into rivers