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1. Some animals are blind or nearly blind, because they live underground, in caves, in very dirty water or in the deep sea where seeing is not an essential thing. Which of these animals has good eyesight? A) Gangetic dolphin B) Cave fish C) Cave salamander D) Crested Serpent Eagle
A
D
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- Rainfall occurs unevenly over the Himalayas. Which part of the Himalayas receives more rain?
A) Western Himalayas gets more rain than Eastern Himalayas
B) Eastern Himalayas gets more rain than Western Himalayas
C) Easterm and Western Himalayas get more rain than Central Himalayas D) Easterm and Western Himalayas get less rain than Central Himalayas
A
B
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- Lotic and lentic refers to fast moving water and still water respectively.
If that is the case, which of this is NOT lentic? A) Pools
B) Ponds
C) Streams
D) Lakes
A
C
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- Water is attracted by the moon, resulting in oceans following a 12 hour cycle, where it increases near the beach and then retreats. They are called ‘high’ and ‘low’. What are they called?
A) Tide
B) Crest C) Trough D) Wave
A
A
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- The Ancient Roman empire was based in Italy. However, it spanned across Southern Europe, Western Asia and North Africa Which sea does this region encompass?
A) Mediterranean Sea
B) Atlantic Ocean C) Bay of Bengal D) Malacca Sea
A
A
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- The Chola empire was known for its naval prowess, and it was one of the few kingdoms in ancient India to have a sophisticated navy, that they used to conquer parts of South East Asia. Which sea did they have to cross first?
A) Arabian Sea
B) South China Sea C) Bay of Bengal D) Red Sea
A
C
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- Only two countries in the world have native alligators, although crocodiles are found in many places. One country is China (Chinese alligator). Which is the other?
A) Canada
B) United States of America C) Russian Federation
D) India
A
B
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- It is often true that if a shark does not move or is not surrounded by flowing water, it will die. Why is it so?
A) It needs water to keep cool
B) It needs water to see
C) It needs water to flow through its gills to breathe D) It needs water to smell
A
C
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9. Big blocks of ice, slowly melt, gain some weight, and then melt again. They are so heavy that rocks and mountains get crushed. What are these big blocks of Ice called? A) Ice blocks B) Glaciers C) Snowstorm D) None of the above
A
B
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10. When it is cold, clouds release small white bits that fall as tiny entities and can be moulded into many shapes (A). When it is less than Zero degrees celsius, water becomes this (B). Also, A becomes B when packed over long time. What are these two things? A) A is snow and B is ice B) A and B are snow C) A is ice and B is snow D) A and B are ice
A
A
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11. It is essentially a coral reef, growing in a ring and holding a lagoon within it. This reef sits on top of a dead volcano or a lifted sea surface. Lakshadweep in India is an example of this. What is this structure called? A) Atoll B) Island C) Crater D) Oxbow lake
A
A
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12. Gulf stream, Labrador, Peruvian, Benguela etc. are all names given to certain jets of water in the ocean that flow for thousands of kilometers. What are these moving waters called? A) Electricity B) Current C) Whirlpool D) None of the above
A
B
13
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- Islands can be formed due to many reasons. Which of these is NOT a reason?
A) Erosion of land bridge
B) Volcanic uplift
C) Coral formation D) Lakes drying up
A
D
14
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- Which part of the eye does the fish NOT have
A) Pupil B) Iris
C) Cornea D) Eyelid
A
D
15
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- Which sun sign has the logo of a crab?
A) Taurus B) Scorpio C) Cancer D) Gemini
A
C
16
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- Which of the following is NOT an actual reason that is causing damage to the coral reefs?
A) Influx of artificial pollutants into the waters
B) Increased sea water temperatures
C) Parasitic attack on corals D) Trawling
A
C
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17. Which of the following is an amphibian? A) Frog B) Salamander C) Caecilian D) All of the above
A
D
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18. What do baleen whales lack that other whales have? A) Fins B) Eyes C) Teeth D) Blowholes
A
C
19
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- Which of the following aquatic creatures does not live in the ocean?
A) Sea Turtle B) Octopus
C) Whale
D) Salamander
A
D
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20. This fish has long spikes on the back fin which contain venom and brightly-coloured stripes to warn others that it is venomous. Which fish is being described here? A) Blue Devil Fish B) Balloon Fish C) Lionfish D) Giant Morey Eel
A
C
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21. Which of the following fishes has a flat shape to move along the sea floor and a barbed spine along its tail? A) Toadfish B) Stingray C) Lionfish D) Puffer Fish
A
B
22
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- What kind of an animal is this?
A) Octopus B) Shark C) Lobster D) Eel
A
D
23
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- Which is the largest ocean in the world?
A) Pacific B) Arctic C) Indian D) Atlantic
A
A
24
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- Which marine organism amongst the following is actually a mammal?
A) Whale B) Shark C) Starfish D) Squid
A
A
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25. A duck has webbing in between the toes of its feet.
Of what use is this webbing to the duck?
A) For catching prey B) For walking faster C) For climbing tree D) For swimming
D
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26. What are young otters called?
A) Kits
B) Hatchlings C) Calves
D) Pullets
A
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27. Which of the following aquatic birds has a giant pouched beak which can hold up to 13 litres of water at a time?
A) Stork
B) Crane
C) Pelican D) Spoonbill
C
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28. Which of the following are marine mammals?
A) Seal
B) Walrus
C) Sea lion
D) All of the above
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D
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29. How do feathers of water birds, like ducks, remain dry?
A) They have a plastic cover
B) They are covered with oil
C) Ducks don’t have feathers
D) Duck feathers do not remain dry
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B
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30. Can some fish inject venom, like snakes can, to defend themselves?
A) Yes
B) No
C) No one has found such a fish yet
D) They are actually snakes, mistaken to be fish
A
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31. Which of these fish is known to spit water to catch its prey?
A) Archerfish B) Arrow fish C) Stingray D) Bowfish
A
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32. This fish has a name same as that of the biggest cat in the world because of its stripes and large protruding teeth. Which fish is this?
A) Tigerfish
B) Lionfish
C) Leopard fish D) Catfish
A
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33. This fish is named after a weapon based on its long snout.
What is the name of this fish? A) Arrow fish
B) Gun fish
C) Swordfish
D) Tank fish
C
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34. ____ is the largest frog in the world
A) Indian Bull frog
B) Goliath frog
C) Brazilian Horned frog D) African Bull frog
B
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35. How does the heart of a whale beat in normal conditions?
A) Very slowly
B) Very fast
C) Moderately fast
D) None of the above
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A
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36. Which is the smallest marine mammal (by weight)?
A) Vaquita
B) Hector’s Dolphin C) Dugong
D) Sea Otter
D
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37. Sharks are one of the most well-known fishes in the world How many different types of sharks are there in the world?
A) 25
B) about 150
C) over 400
D) more than 1000
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C
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38. Which of the following statements about the shark’s teeth is true?
A) Sharks can have 6 to 20 rows of teeth
B) Shark teeth have serrated and razor sharp edges which allows them to tear and bite of flesh
C) Shark teeth are constantly replaced as they lose some while feeding
D) All of the above statements are true
D
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39. The Whale Shark is the largest fish in the world. Which is the second largest fish, also a shark, in the world?
A) Basking Shark
B) Great White Shark
C) Bull Shark D) Swell Shark
A
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40. Which of the following is a threat for shark conservation?
A) Commercial and illegal fishing
B) Water pollution
C) Over fishing for of the prey species D) All of the above
D
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41. Which of the following rivers originates in Tibet?
A) Brahmaputra B) Ganga
C) Yamuna
D) Ravi
A
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42. Which of the following rivers originates near Mahabaleshwar in northern Western Ghats?
A) Godavari
B) Krishna
C) Cauvery D) Tapi
B
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43. Which of the following rivers does not flow into the Bay of Bengal?
A) Tapi
B) Godavari C) Mahanadi D) Cauvery
A
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44. All fishes lay eggs. True or False?
A) True
B) False
C) Most do, few don’t
D) Depends on the weather conditions
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C
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45. Which of the following, extracted from fish, is used as medicine?
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A) Blood
B) Stomach contents C) Saliva
D) Oil
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D
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