- 1. What is the scientific name of Indian peafowl?
A) Columba livia
B) Struthio camelus
C) Pavo cristatus
D) Tyto alba
- 2. What is the male Indian peafowl called?
A) Drake
B) Cock
C) Hen
D) Peacock
- 3. What is the female Indian peafowl called?
A) Jenny
B) Sow
C) Ewe
D) Peahen
- 4. How many eggs does a female Indian peafowl usually lay in a clutch?
A) 1-2
B) 10-15
C) 4-8
D) 20-25
- 5. Which family do Indian peafowls belong to?
A) Falconidae
B) Phasianidae
C) Corvidae
D) Accipitridae
- 6. Which of the following is not a natural habitat for Indian peafowls?
A) Wetland
B) Grassland
C) Desert
D) Forest
- 7. What is the color of the crest on top of the Indian peafowl's head?
A) Blue
B) Green
C) Red
D) Yellow
- 8. How many recognized subspecies of Indian peafowl exist?
A) Seven
B) One
C) Five
D) Three
- 9. What do Indian peafowl predominantly eat?
A) Seeds and insects
B) Fish
C) Small mammals
D) Nectar
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