The Natural World
Creepy Creatures
Forces of Nature
Builders of Bhutan
10
Which planet in our solar system is famous for its rings?
Saturn
10
In Bhutanese mythology, this large snow creature is said to roam the high Himalayas.
Yeti/Migoi
10
What is the star nearest to Earth?
The Sun
10
Who was the first Prime Minister of Bhutan?
Lyonchen Jigme Palden Dorji
20
Which part of the plant carries water and minerals from the roots to the leaves?
Xylem
20
This mythical creature is also known as the “king of serpents,” and is thought to kill with a single glance.
Basilisk
20
What is the force between electrically charged particles?
Electromagnetic force
20
Who was the first democratically elected Minister of Education?
Thakur S. Powdyel
30
Which natural phenomenon is caused by the refraction of light in water droplets?
Rainbow
30
What is this animal?
Anglerfish
30
What force is responsible for holding planets in orbit around the sun?
Gravitational Force
30
RENEW is a non-profit organization dedicated to the empowerment of women and children. Who is the founder of RENEW?
Her Majesty Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck
40
What natural phenomenon is measured by the Richter scale?
The magnitude of earthquakes
40
How large is the average deep sea cockroach?
A. 0.5 inches B. 5 inches C. 10 inches D. 20 inches
D. 20 inches
40
In a game of tug-of-war, if both teams pull with equal force, what is the net force?
Zero
40
This person was Bhutan's first trained journalist who became founder, then managing director and editor in chief of Kuensel, Bhutan's national newspaper.
Dasho Kinley Dorji
50
What is the deepest known point in Earth's oceans, located in the pacific ocean?
The Mariana Trench
50
Which mythical Egyptian creature is known to ask you riddles before granting entry?
Sphinx
50
What kinds of materials are used as conductors in electronic devices?
Semiconductors
50
Who is the ambassador of Bhutan to India?
Major General Vetsop Namgyel