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