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What does the ancient Indian saying 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' mean? |
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 It means 'the world is one family,' emphasizing the unity of all living beings. |
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Fill in the blank: The first Indian in space, Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, described India as '___'. |
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 'Saare Jahaan Se Achcha' (the best in the world). |
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True or False: From space, Earth appears to have clear political borders. |
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 False. From space, Earth looks like one big home with no visible borders or countries. |
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How do rosy starlings benefit farmers in India? |
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 They control crop pests by feeding on locusts and grasshoppers. |
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What unique code does DIGIPIN assign to locations in India? |
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 DIGIPIN assigns a unique 10-character code to every small spot, acting like a digital address. |
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Riddle: I am a practice that has been around for thousands of years, making people strong and peaceful. What am I? |
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 Yoga. |
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What impact did Portuguese travellers have on Indian cuisine regarding chillies? |
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They introduced chillies from South America, which became a staple in Indian kitchens, replacing black pepper. |
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Fill in the blank: The method of making jaggery from sugarcane juice originated in ___ before evolving into sugar production. |
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 India. |
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True or False: The marigold flower is originally from India. |
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 False. The marigold originally comes from Mexico. |
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What is significant about Indian cows in Brazil today? |
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They are important for milk production, with three breeds being celebrated and featured on stamps and coins. |
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How has yoga spread globally from its origins in India? |
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Travellers, scholars, and teachers shared yoga with the world, leading to its practice in almost every country. |
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Riddle: I am a spice that traveled from South America to India and changed culinary traditions. What am I? |
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 Chilli. |
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What does the MoEFCC logo symbolize regarding humans and nature? |
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 It symbolizes that humans and nature are connected and must live in harmony. |
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Fill in the blank: When viewed from high above, Earth appears ___ and ___, but lacks visible borders. |
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 Tiny and connected. |
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Explain how sugar made its journey from India to the rest of the world. |
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Sugar production spread globally.
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