Tag: Science GK
Which was the biggest carnivore? The biggest carnivore was the dinosaur, Tyrannosaurus Rex. It was over 5 metres in height and 14 metres tall. Its head alone was more …
When did the Red Cross start? It was at the initiative of Henri Dunant, a Swiss national, that the Red Cross was formed. After seeing the carnage of war …
What is the caste system? The caste system is found in Indi It divides people into five social classes. At the top are the Brahmins or priestly caste. Next …
What is talc? We know talc as body powder. But it is a mineral and also the softest of all minerals. It comprises tiny flakes or scales of magnesium. …
Why do wolves howl at the moon? Hearing a wolf s howl can send a shiver down your spine. But for the wolf it is a means of communication. …
Why is America called Uncle Sam? It is called so after a hard-working and patriotic American called ‘Uncle Sam Wilson’. He had a meat packing business in Troy, New …
Why were mammals better survivors? Mammals had larger brains and so were more intelligent than reptiles. Their hairy and warm-blooded nature also helped them as they could inhabit cold …
Do polar regions have seasons? It is the Arctic which has more seasonal variations than the Antarctic. When it is summer in the North Pole, the sea ice melts …
Could the Mayans read and write? The Mayans used hieroglyphs writing in pictures to write. Important inscriptions were carved on huge stone monuments called Stele Detailed accounts of major …
Why is America called Uncle Sam? Milk contains proteins essential for building and repairing muscles. It also has fat which gives energy. This fat is called butterfat. Then there …