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