1. This species of shark is rarely seen by humans and was first discovered in 1976. It is found in deep water and is believed that it swims with its mouth wide open. Name the shark.
(A) Megamouth
(B) Mako
(C) Hammerhead
(D) Blacktip
2. This desert plant found in Southwestern United States can survive in the harsh desert climate by staying dormant. When it rains, it grows new leaves and flowers. On seed maturity, it sheds its leaves and becomes dormant again. Identify the plant.
(A) Elephant foot tree
(B) Joshua tree
(C) Ocotillo
(D) Saguaro
3. Saffron is a spice derived from the plant of saffron crocus. It gives food a golden yellow colour and is the world’s most expensive spice. Which part of saffron plant is used to obtain the spice saffron?
(A) Leaves
(B) Dry stigma
(C) Dry roots
(D) Fruits
4. What is the correct difference between Asian elephants and African elephants?
(A) Asian elephants have small ears while African elephants have much larger ears.
(B) Asian elephants have single dome-shaped head while African elephants have twin-domed head.
(C) Asian elephants can live upto 70 years while African elephants can live up to 48 years.
(D) Asian elephants are taller and heavier than the African elephants.
5. It is a fast- running ground cuckoo that has a long tail and a crest. It is found in the desert of USA and Mexico. It makes a slow and descending dove-like ‘coo’ and a rapid, vocalised clattering sound with its beak. What is the name of the bird?
(A) Roadrunner
(B) Cuculus
(C) Ani
(D) Banded ground cuckoo
6. The ‘Tree of Life’ in Bahrain grows in the middle of desert and is the only green living organism living in a vast and barren desert. It is probably because of its long roots that have found some underground water source. What kind of tree is ‘Tree of Life’?
(A) Elephant tree
(B) Desert sage
(C) Mesquite
(D) Desert willow tree
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Answer Key
1. A
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. A
6. C
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