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