3. 1
According to a legend a mythological character used
this tree leaves to store something and hence the tree
is named after the person.
Identify the person and the thing.
7. 2
Colloquially named Alfred Park, this park, the largest in
Allahabad was built in 1870 to mark the visit of Prince
Alfred to the city. The park was later renamed because of
an infamous incident which took place here( picture on the
next slide) on 27th february(86 years ago). What happened
here?
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10. • Chandrashekhar Azad was matyred here in a
shootout with the police. The park is today named
Chadrashekhar Azad Park.
11. 3
This flower(in next slide) was grown in the veggie lab,
installed in May 2014 and can be used in salads. The flower
look quite similar to the other flowers. The only difference-
the petals’ curled edges, which could be because of the X.
18. 5
Our cosmic oasis, cosmic blue pearl
the most beautiful planet in the universe
all the continents and the oceans of the world
united we stand as flora and fauna
united we stand as species of one earth
black, brown, white, different colours
we are humans, the earth is our home.
Our cosmic oasis, cosmic blue pearl
the most beautiful planet in the universe
all the people and the nations of the world
all for one and one for all
united we unfurl the blue marble flag
black, brown, white, different colours
we are humans, the earth is our home
26. 7
Profoundly found in the steep and rocky region of the Himalayas, it is the
descendant of the wild cat and panther families. They have thick, long fur, and
their skin color varies from yellowing tan to smoky gray. The They can be easily
identified by its tail as it is 80-105 cm long. With the loss of habitat and
widespread hunting, there has been a 20% reduction in their population over
the past 20 years. In addition, they are illegally hunted in the fur trade for
making luxury coats and their bones are sought after for traditional Asian
medicine. Unlike other big cats they can’t roar. Their cubs are born blind. They
don’t gain sight until they are seven days old.
34. Rope Mop oil skimmer; used for cleaning oil
spill
35. 10
The X Prize for Environmental Achievement is the premier award
for environmental science, environmental health and energy
conferring great benefit upon mankind . X Laureates receive a
$200,000 annual prize and are presented a gold medallion at
ceremonies in Los Angeles . The Prize is administered by the
University of South Caliofornia .
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39. 11
Alessandro Volta, credited with electrical battery’s
invention, got the idea when fellow Italian physicist Galvani
observed that X’s legs twitched when touched by two metal
rods, interpreting it an ‘animal electricity’.
X?
42. 12
On her journey to the USA from China she got into
trouble when US banned her entry calling her ‘a
communist good’. She was kept in London for time’s
sake and became a major attraction there. Who?
50. 14
“By the first week of March, both plants will start
blooming. X will have a yellow flower, while Y will produce
a combination of purple and pink flower. These species are
developed by two West Bengal based agriculturists, Ashok
Maity and Pranay Veer Maity”.
X and Y?
53. 15
Which national park in Jammu and Kashmir, literally
meaning ‘ten villages’, is famous for being that habitat of
the critically endangered animal hangul or Kashmir Stag?
And why it was initially created to ensure a clean water
source for the city of Srignagar.
56. 16
Which book, containing the details of 700 medicinal
plants in 184 chapters, dating back to the 3rd or 4th
century, was translated into Arabic in the 8th century
CE?