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    Tahina spectabilis is a gigantic palm found only in remote parts of north-west Madagascar. It lives for about $$50$$ years, then flower only once, and dies soon after. What is the common name of this flower?
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    The Tahina palm (Tahina Spectabilis) is a gigantic palm found only in remote parts of north-west Madagascar. The palm is special because of it's dramatic, 'hapaxanthic' flowering sequence; which means that the species only flowers once in its lifetime, when it produces a large additional stem that branches into clusters of flowers. It is because of this unique feature the palm has got another name, i.e., the "suicide palm".
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    The flower of this plant is very rare and found mostly in the rainforest of the Philippines. It has claw shaped flower which vary in colour from blue to light green. Identify the flower.
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    Vulture, hyena and eagle are examples of________.
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    Scavengers are creatures that feed on remains of dead animals. It is also called carrion-feeder.
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    It was the largest known carnivorous marsupial of modern times. It was native to Tasmania and believed to have become extinct in $$20^{th}$$ century. Which animal are we talking about?
    Solution
    The thylacine was the largest known carnivore marsupial of modern times. It is commonly known as the Tasmanian tiger, because of the stripes on it's lower back portion. The animal is believed to become extinct in the 20th century.
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    The blue flowers of this shrub bloom once every $$12$$ years. In $$2006$$, these flowers bloomed gregariously at several places near Kodaikanal and Munnar. Name the flower.
    Solution

    Strobilanthes kunthiana, kurinji or neelakurinji, is a shrub that is found in the shola forest of western ghats in South India. The blue flower of this shrub bloom once 12 years. In 2006, these flowers bloomed gregariously at several places near Kodaikanal and Munnar.
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    Some dog breeds have more potential to cause injuries than other breeds and thus, they are said to be dangerous. Which among the following is the most dangerous breed of dogs?
    Solution
    • Pit Bull is a generic term often used to describe all dogs with similar traits and characteristics often known by the public as Pit Bulls. They include breeds like American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers and Pit mixes.
    • Pit bulls are very strong and can pull many times their weight. They are also bred for dog fighting.
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    Which of the following are the four major coral reef regions of India meant for intensive conservation and management ?
    (i) Gulf of Mannar
    (ii) Lakshadweep Islands
    (iii) Gulf of kutch
    (iv) Gulf of Khambat
    (v) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
    Solution
    The four major coral reefs areas identified for intensive conservation and management in India are:
    Gulf of Mannar,
    Gulf of Kutch,
    Lakshwadeep Islands and
    Andaman and Nicobar Island.
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    This breed of dog shown in the picture is most commonly kept as a companion dog. In China, it is referred to as Songshi Quan which means puffy-lion dog. Identify it.

    Solution
    The Chow Chow is a breed of dog which is originally from northern China. In China, it is referred to as Songshi Quan which means puffy-lion dog. These are commonly kept as pets. They become fiercely protective of their owner and property.
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    This vulnerable species exclusively (99 percent) feeds on bamboo. It is found in China. It has large, distinctive black patches around its eyes, over the ears and across its round body. Name the species.
    Solution
    • The giant panda is the rarest member of the bear family and among the world's most threatened animals.
    • Giant pandas are bears with black and white fur. The panda's diet is 99% bamboo.
    • These animals spend 10 to 16 hours every day looking for food and eat around 18-20kgs of bamboo everyday.
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    This medium-sized, burrowing, nocturnal mammal native to Africa, belongs to the order Tubulidentata of which no other living animals are known. It gets its name from a South African word meaning "earth pig". Name this animal.
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