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This unusual parasitic plant is found in the rainforests of South-east Asia. Its enormous five-petaled flower can weigh as much as $$10$$kg. The flower looks and smells like rotting flesh because of which it is also known as the 'corpse flower'. The smell helps to attract insects which help in pollinating it. Name it.

The bhut jolokoa reigned supreme till $$2010$$ with a Scoville measure of a million units. It is grown in the states of the Assam, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur. What kind of fruit is it?

This family of trees is the tallest and oldest living trees on Earth with height upto $$120$$m high and may live upto $$3000$$ years or more. Name it.

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. 

With its slim dark body and sharp claws, this South and Central American mammal is related to the raccoon. Its long tail helps it in climbing and travelling around its home in the rainforest trees. The captive specimens avidly eat honey, hence, the name honey bear which it shares with sun bear. Which animal are we talking about?

This animal ejects a defensive fluid produced by its anal glands when in danger. The fluid which is foul smelling and highly toxic, is sprayed as far as $$3$$ metres. Name the animal.

This lizard, native to Indonesia, is the largest living species of lizard in the world growing up to $$10$$ ft. These lizards dominate the ecosystems in which they live. It hunts and surprisingly attacks its prey including invertebrates, birds, and mammals. What is this lizard called?

This animal is related to the giraffe, though it is only about five feet high at the shoulder and has a much shorter neck. This mammal has a red-brown body and dazzling white stripes on its legs and bottom. It is a native of Africa. What is it called?

It is one of the world's oddest looking birds that builds its nest in a burrow. It has a triangular hooked beak and "sea parrot" is its nickname. Name the bird.

Who among the following gave an incorrect statement?
Rohan : There are more than 1000 varieties of mangoes in India.
Priti     : Every year, the International Mango Festival is held in Nagpur. 
Raj      :  Mango fruit is an excellent source of vitamin A, B, C, E and flavonoids.
Simaran : Best 50 varieties of mangoes are only exhibited in international Mango Festival.