Mixed Bag Flashcards
1
Q
We often eat apples and mangoes. If the centre of the mango is a seed, what is a pip? A) Apple seed B) centre of apple with seed and fruit C) Mango seed D) Full apple fruit
A
A
2
Q
Which is the tallest mammal? A) Elephant B) Giraffe C) Rhino D) Gorilla
A
B
3
Q
Who is the Birdman of India? A) Zafar Futehally B) Salim Ali C) Humayun Abdulali D) Dillon Ripley
A
B
4
Q
The national bird of India is the peafowl. It is known for its long streaming tail and very beautiful colours. Which gender has these tail feathers? A) Female B) Male C) Both male and female D) Depends on the region
A
B
5
Q
Why are leaves green?
A) Because they absorb green colour light
B) Because they reflect green colour light
C) Because they reflect blue and yellow that mix
D) None of the above
A
B
6
Q
Shoebill, Openbill, Spoonbill are all types of what? A) Pigeons B) Storks C) Sparrows D) Larks
A
B
7
Q
How is sound measured? A) In length B) In seconds C) In frequency D) In feet
A
C
8
Q
Which of these cricketers has served as the Honorary Vice president in the Wildlife Board of Karnataka? A) Anil Kumble B) Sachin Tendulkar C) Arun Lal D) Sunil Gavaskar
A
A
9
Q
What should one do when an earthquake occurs? A) Climb to the roof B) Come out in open spaces C) Remain indoors D) Go to the basement
A
B
10
Q
Who is the author of ‘The Jungle Book’? A) Leo Tolstoy B) Rudyard Kipling C) Salman Rushdie D) Mark Twain
A
B
11
Q
Which of the following is a renewable source of energy? A) Fossil fuel B) Sunlight C) Wind D) B & C
A
D
12
Q
What are the two components of an ecosystem? A) Plants & Animals B) Biotic & Abiotic C) Plants & Light D) Weeds & Microorganisms
A
B
13
Q
Which of the following diseases is not caused by water pollution? A) Typhoid B) Dysentery C) Malaria D) Jaundice
A
C
14
Q
Which of the following actions does NOT save energy in your homes?
A) Using air conditioning a couple of degrees higher
B) Turning all appliances off and unplugging them when not in use
C) Turning off the lights in a room when not in the room
D) Leaving the lights on only in rooms between which you are moving
A
D
15
Q
Composting is achieved through recycling of what? A) Batteries B) Plastic C) Organic Waste D) Glass
A
C
