In today’s image is the ‘Fort of the Sun’. Which fort is it? A Amber Fort B Chittor Fort C Mehrangarh Fort Mehrangarh Fort, meaning ‘Fort of the Sun’, is renowned for its colossal sandstone walls and intricate architecture. Built in the 15th century by the Rathore dynasty, it houses a museum showcasing Rajasthani heritage … Read more
Which Indian city is known as the ‘Blue City’? A Jodhpur B Jaipur C Udaipur Often referred to as the ‘Blue City’ due to its blue-painted houses surrounding the fort, Jodhpur is known for its rich history and vibrant culture. The city is located on the edge of the Thar Desert. The correct answer is … Read more
Which Disney live-action 1994 film was recorded at Mehrangarh Fort? A The Jungle Book B The Lion King C Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle Mehrangarh Fort served as one of the filming locations for ‘The Jungle Book’. This live-action adaptation, inspired by Rudyard Kipling’s Mowgli stories, diverged from its animated 1967 Disney counterpart by featuring … Read more
What island does the pygmy three-toed sloth live on? A Vancouver Island B Isla Escudo de Veraguas C Puerto Rico The Isla Escudo de Veraguas is one a small—only four square kilometres—islands and belongs to the Bocas del Toro province of Panama. The pygmy three-toed sloth and a species of fruit bat are exclusively found … Read more
What is the purpose of the sloth’s curved claws? A Cuddling B Cracking coconuts open C Keeping a grip on tree branches The slow-moving pygmy three-toed sloth spends most of its day up in the forest canopy, snacking on the coarse leaves of the red mangrove tree. So, it’s not a surprise that all four … Read more
Which computer-animated film features Flash Slothmore as a character? A Zootopia B Madagascar C Ice Age Produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios, ‘Zootopia’ hit the movie theatres in 2016. Ginnifer Goodwin, Idris Elba and Shakira, among others, gave voices to the buddy cop action-comedy characters. The correct answer is Zootopia.
Which river flows through Vietnam? A Yangtze River B Mekong River C Yellow River Vietnam’s Mekong River is known as the ‘Rice Bowl’ of Vietnam due to its significance in rice cultivation. The correct answer is Mekong River.
What type of boat is used to harvest water lilies in the Mekong River Delta? A Basket boats B Kayaks C Long-tail boats During flood season, workers skillfully navigate long-tail boats to gather water lilies. Standing in water up to their waists, they carefully gather the plants and prepare them for sale at markets and … Read more
The water lily’s genus is named after what mythological creature? A Mermaid B Nymph C Hydra Water lilies belong to the genus Nymphaea, which is named for the nymphs of Greek mythology. Nymphs, the personification of nature, were often split into different groups by their environment, such as tree, mountain, sea, and freshwater nymphs. … Read more
Which Hindu goddess defeats the deceitful Mahishasura? A Durga B Kali C Radha In Hindu culture, the Goddess Durga, also referred to as the mother of the universe, is often portrayed riding a lion. The lion represents bravery and strength, which are essential in overcoming the forces that oppose the Hindu way of life. The … Read more