Indian Cobra: A Quiz to Challenge Your Knowledge and Curiosity

Key Points
Welcome to the Indian Cobra Quiz, where you can test your knowledge and learn more about one of the most venomous species of snake in the world! This snake is the most famous of the big four most venomous snake species in Indian, revered in Hindu culture mythology and often seen with snake charmers.
Take the quiz to test your knowledge of Indian Cobras if you believe you know everything there is to know about them or if you want to learn more about this venomous species of snake!
Quiz Questions
- What is the common name of Naja naja?
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- Black Mamba
- Indian Cobra
- King Cobra
- Rattlesnake
- What is the average length of an Indian Cobra?
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- 6-7 feet
- 3-6 feet
- 2-3 feet
- 8-9 feet
- What is the average weight of an Indian Cobra?
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- 7-8 pounds
- 4-6 pounds
- 3-4 pounds
- 1-2 pounds
- What is the primary color of an Indian Cobra?
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- Black
- Brown
- Green
- Yellow
- What is the venom of an Indian Cobra primarily composed of?
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- Neurotoxins
- Cardiotoxins
- Hemotoxins
- Cytotoxins
- What is the average lifespan of an Indian Cobra in the wild?
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- 20-25 years
- 20-30 years
- 25-30 years
- 10-15 years
- What is the habitat of an Indian Cobra?
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- Rainforests
- All of the Above
- Grasslands
- Wetlands
- What is the diet of an Indian Cobra primarily composed of?
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- Fish
- Small mammals
- Insects
- Birds
- How does an Indian Cobra hunt its prey?
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- Ambush
- Swim
- Climb
- Chase
- What is the gestation period of an Indian Cobra?
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- 5-6 months
- 2-4 months
- 7-8 months
- 1-2 months
- How many eggs does an Indian Cobra typically lay in a clutch?
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- 10-30 eggs
- 5-15 eggs
- 15-20 eggs
- 20-40 eggs
- What is the behavior of an Indian Cobra when threatened?
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- Hide
- Run away
- Attack
- Play dead
- What is the primary method of defense for an Indian Cobra?
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- Speed
- Sharp teeth
- Venomous bite
- Camouflage
- What is the primary cause of death from an Indian Cobra bite?
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- Internal bleeding
- Respiratory failure
- Cardiac arrest
- Organ failure
- What is the average time it takes for an Indian Cobra bite to become fatal?
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- 60-90 minutes
- 90-120 minutes
- 30-60 minutes
- 10-30 minutes
Types Of Indian Cobras
The Indian Cobra is a species of snake in the family Elapidae of which there are more than 360 species and over 170 subspecies. This snake is in the genus Naja, which are known as the true cobras, and has around 38 species, which includes the Naja Naja. There are many other species of Elapidae that are called cobras but they are not "true cobras", like the king cobra ( (Ophiophagus hannah), as they do not belong to the Naja genus.
Naja Naja is considered to be the original model on which all cobra species are based on and all species of Naja were originally thought to be the one species, Indian Cobra. These species were only recently divided further into their own groups. Here are just a few species in the Naja genus:
Interesting Indian Cobra Facts
There are four venomous snakes on the Indian subcontinent that are the cause of the greatest number of medically significant snake bites on humans. The Indian cobra is one of them, accounting for 12% of these bites - the other three are Russell's Viper, the Common Krait and the Indian Saw-scaled Viper. Keep reading to discover more interesting facts.


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