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It is a major cereal grain grown in temperate climate. It was one of the first cultivated grains in Eurasia. Celebration, Lacey and Legacy are few of its six-row mailing varieties. Identify the crop.
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This group of animals is warm-blooded. Their bodies are covered with hair or fur. They give birth to young ones that are carried in pouch and produce milk. What are they called?
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After a mother bird lays eggs, she must warm them till they hatch. What is the time from laying an egg to the hatching of the egg called?
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The bark of cinchona tree is medicinally active containing a variety of alkaloids like quinine and quinidine which are used to cure certain diseases. Which of the following diseases can be cured using quinine?
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This smallest fox lives in the deserts of North Africa, It has large ears that radiate body heat and help keep the fox cool. Name this animal.
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Which among these children made an incorrect statement?
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Riya : A banana plant has a green, soft stem. It is a herb. done
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Amit : Strawberry is a climber plant with weak stems that cannot stand upright. done
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Saurav : Maize, wheat and barley are plants with fibrous roots. done
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Priya : Stem, leaves, buds and flowers are included in the shoot system of the plant. done
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question_answer7)
Animals like owls and badgers, which are active during the night, are said to be nocturnal. What are animals that are active during twilight called?
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The fruit of this tree is green and succulent and is high in oil content. Its oil is a very healthy cooking medium. The branch of this tree is a symbol of peace. Which tree is it?
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Some dog breeds have more potential to cause injuries than other breeds and thus, they are said to be dangerous. Which among the following is the most dangerous breed of dogs?
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Sharks are killers of the deep seas. Which of the following are the characteristics of the sharks?
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They are bony. done
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They are cartilaginous. done
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They are mostly warm-blooded. done
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Gill slits are covered. done
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question_answer11)
Some plants have medicinal values that can cure ailments. Reshuffle the letters to get the name of plant and select the incorrect match from the following.
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question_answer12)
This nut can be sweet or bitter and its oil is used in cosmetics, aromatherapy and in making marzipan. USA is the top producer of it. Name this nut.
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question_answer13)
What is a common character of animals listed below?
Ant, Spider, Octopus, Amoeba, Starfish |
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question_answer14)
These crustaceans or animals with hard shells are called decapods, which means they have 10 legs. The one pair of legs have enlarged pincers which help them grasp and tear their food. Which of the following is a decapod?
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These camels have two humps and have shaggy coat, which helps them keep out the bitter cold wind of the Mongolian desert where they live. What are these camels called?
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question_answer16)
Rodents are small animals with robust bodies, short limbs and long tails. Rats, squirrels, porcupines, beavers and guinea pigs are rodents. They use their sharp 'X' to gnaw food, excavate burrows and defend themselves. Identify 'X'.
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question_answer17)
This huge cactus is pleated like an accordion and expands as it soaks up water. Its flower is the state wildflower of Arizona. Identify it.
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question_answer18)
These trees are massive and can grow to a height of 50-84 m with a circumference of 20-26 ft. The wood was used mainly for shingles and fence posts or even for making matchsticks. The largest of them is called the 'General Sherman' which is located in California. Which trees are we talking about?
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question_answer19)
The tails of many monkeys are said to be 'prehensile'. What does the word prehensile mean?
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question_answer20)
The change in the heritable traits of plants and animals over successive generations is called _____.
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question_answer21)
Which of the following statements is true about the rainforests?
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An estimated 50 percent of terrestrial biodiversity is found in rainforests. done
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Most rainforest trees are covered with epiphytes, attached to trunk and branches of trees and absorb moisture from the surroundings. done
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Over 2000 types of plants found in rainforests can be used to help in cancer treatment due to their anticancer properties. done
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This endangered species exclusively (99 percent) feeds on bamboo. It is found in China. It has large, distinctive black patches around its eyes, over the ears and across its round body. Name the species.
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question_answer23)
Anteaters are toothless insect-eating mammals. They capture their prey by inserting their tongues into insects' nests that they have torn open with the long, sharp, curved claws of their front feet. On which of the following insects do they feed?
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Deciduous trees, unlike evergreens shed their leaves periodically, which then regrow. Which of the following is not a deciduous tree?
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Plantation crops refer to monoculture crops which are cultivated on an extensive scale over a large area. Which of the following is usually grown in plantation farming?
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