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Taran Flashcards

1
Q

How many seconds are there in an hour?

A

3,600

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2
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If one US dollar is equal to ₹60, how much will a gift item of $60 cost in rupees?

A

₹3,600

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3
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The sum of two numbers is 25. Their difference is 5. What are the two numbers?

A

10 & 15

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4
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If BGQF means DISH, what does FCJN mean?

A

HELP

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5
Q

Jenny was born on February 29. Her birthday comes every _____ years.

A

Four

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6
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If Lizz is older than Tom & Eric was born after Tom, then who is the eldest of all?

A

Lizz

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7
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What is heavier - 5.5kg or 550g?

A

5.5kg

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8
Q

If you take four oranges out of six from a basket, how many oranges do you have?

A

Four

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9
Q

Which of these refers to a layer of fat that helps animals such as walruses, seals, & penguins keep warm?

a) blighter
b) blabber
c) blubber

A

C

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10
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Which of these is a cold-blooded animal?

  • frog
  • eagle
  • rat
A

Frog

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11
Q

Which of these is not really a bear?

  • sun bear
  • grizzly bear
  • koala bear
A

koala bear

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12
Q

Which of these animals is an omnivore?

  • bear
  • panther
  • deer
A

Bear

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13
Q

Which member of the big cat family has species called the Indian & the Siberian?

  • tiger
  • leopard
  • lion
A

Tiger

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14
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Many animals deal with the harshness of winter by becoming dormant or inactive. What is this “long sleep” called?

  • hibernation
  • transpiration
  • aestivation
A

Hibernation

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15
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Which of the following mammals lay eggs instead of giving birth?

  • marsupials
  • monotremes
  • ungulates
A

monotremes

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16
Q

How do bees & mosquitoes create a loud buzzing sound?

  • rubbing of legs
  • beating of wings
  • humming loudly
A

beating of wings

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17
Q

The substance found in rhinoceros horns is also found in human ______

  • hair
  • bones
  • skin
A

Hair

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18
Q

How many compartments does the stomach of a cow have?

A

4

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19
Q

Which of these creatures can a hippopotamus outrun?

  • cheetah
  • human being
  • antelope
A

human being

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20
Q

Which of these birds can rotate it’s neck 270 degrees?

  • owl
  • toucan
  • kite
A

Owl

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21
Q

Largest river in terms of volume, located in South America.

A

Amazon

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22
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Highest mountain range in the world.

A

Himalayas

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23
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Highest waterfall in the world.

A

Angel Falls

24
Q

Largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area.

A

Lake Superior

25
Q

Largest lake in Africa.

A

Lake Victoria

26
Q

Largest volcano in the world.

A

Mauna Loa

27
Q

These are two mountain ranges that run parallel to the Bay of Bengal.

A

Eastern & Western Ghats

28
Q

This river flows through China, India, & Bangladesh.

A

Brahmaputra

29
Q

This is the largest island in the world.

A

Greenland

30
Q

This ocean contains the Mariana Trench.

A

Pacific Ocean

31
Q

Largest ocean on earth.

A

Pacific Ocean

32
Q

This ocean lies between the continents of Europe & Africa on one side & South America & North America on the other.

A

Atlantic Ocean

33
Q

This continent is famous for the Great Barrier Reef.

A

Australia

34
Q

It is the largest inland water body on earth. The sea is bordered by 5 countries.

A

Caspian Sea

35
Q

The deepest known point on earth is found in this part of the ocean.

A

Mariana Trench

36
Q

This sea is located in Southeast Europe.

A

Black Sea

37
Q

This is part of a sea or large lake, party surrounded by a wide curve of land.

A

Bay

38
Q

These animals are called the vacuum cleaners of the ocean.

A

Sea cucumber

39
Q

This tower, located in Italy, has 294 steps in it.

A

Leaning Tower of Pisa

40
Q

This temple in Athens, Greece is dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena.

A

Parthenon

41
Q

Situated in Beijing, China, this is one of the worlds largest palace complexes.

A

Forbidden City

42
Q

This bridge opened in 1937 in San Francisco, USA, & took less than 5 years to build.

A

Golden Gate Bridge

43
Q

This beautiful house of worship, located in New Delhi, India, has won many awards for its unusual design.

A

Lotus Temple

44
Q

This popular landmark in Sydney, Australia, is a concert hall with a unique roof that looks like it is made of gleaming white sails.

A

Opera House

45
Q

This ancient city in Pakistan, now in ruins, dates back to the Indus Valley civilization.

A

Mohenjo Daro

46
Q

This structure is located in Istanbul, Turkey, was first a church, then a mosque, but now a museum.

A

Hagia Sophia

47
Q

Built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman, this is the largest temple in the world.

A

Angkor Wat

48
Q

This huge monument in Java is a popular Buddhist pilgrimage site.

A

Borobudur

49
Q

These people perform difficult or dangerous actions.

A

Stunt people

50
Q

This person is in charge of raising money for the film & managing it.

A

Producer

51
Q

This person writes everything from the descriptions in the scenes to the dialogues

A

Screenwriter

52
Q

The artistic leader of a team making a film is the _____

A

Director

53
Q

This person is responsible for creating the overall look of the film, including the photography & the light effects.

A

Cinematographer

54
Q

This person selects the best shots, edits them, & arranges them to create the scenes of a film

A

Film editor

55
Q

These people are in charge of how actors look in the film

A

Make-up & costume designers

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