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A Snake Charmer's Story

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Which among the following is carried by saperas with them?

  1. Flower

  2. Sweet

  3. Medicine

  4. Toffee


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Medicines: Kalbeliyas carry many of medicines made from plants with them in their tin box.

Which of the following body parts of a snake contains poison?

  1. Teeth

  2. Trunk

  3. Eyes

  4. Tongue


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Teeth: Snake has two hollow teeth (fangs)

Who among the following knows the trick to catch a snake?

  1. Common man

  2. Kalbeliya

  3. Hunter

  4. Villager


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kalbeliyas: They can catch snakes very well because they know all the tricks.

Ayurvedic medicines are made from

  1. plants

  2. chemicals

  3. food materials

  4. animal products


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Plants:  Ayurvedic medicines are made from plants collected from the forests.

Kalbeliyas get _______ (i) and _______ (ii) from the public in return of their snake show and medicines.

  1. (i) food grain, (ii) money

  2. (i) money, (ii) clothes

  3. (i) money, (ii) medicines

  4. (i) hundred rupee, (ii) wheat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Food grain and money: People after watching the snake show and getting medicines from Kalbeliyas, give them some food grain and money in return.

The poisonous body part of a snake is named

  1. tail

  2. fang

  3. trunk

  4. tongue


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The teeth of a snake are known as fangs. When it bites, the poison enters the person's body through the fangs.

Which of the following statements is correct and is referred as the characteristic of snakes?

  1. Snakes are always poisonous.

  2. Snakes are always non-poisonous.

  3. Some snakes are poisonous and others are non-poisonous.

  4. Snakes do not bite human beings.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

All the snakes are not poisonous, only few like Cobra, Afai, etc. are poisonous and others are non-poisonous.

The mouth of a snake contains a ______ for poison.

  1. pipe

  2. tube

  3. vein

  4. node


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The tube of poison is situated in the snake's mouth.

Which of the following instruments is made of dried gourd (lauki)?

  1. Tumba

  2. Guitar

  3. Violin

  4. Harmonium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tumba: Some musical instruments like Been, Tumba and Khanjiri are made of dried gourd.

What type of instrument is used by Kalbeliyas?

  1. Been

  2. Tabla

  3. Tumba

  4. Guitar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The instrument used by Kalbeliyas is been. By playing been they can make snakes dance.

Which part of the snake's body is used for making decorative and other usable things?

  1. Eyes

  2. Tail

  3. Skin

  4. Trunk


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Skin: People kill snakes and sell their skin at high prices as it is highly lustrous and shiny.

Why do we kill snakes?

  1. They are poisonous

  2. To earn money by selling their skin

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Law passed by the government


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Both (1) and (2): People kill snakes because they are poisonous and some people sell their skin at high price.

According to the law sanctioned by the government, no one can catch ________

  1. insects

  2. wild animals

  3. thieves

  4. cats


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Wild animals; People kill wild animals and sell their body parts in the market to earn money.

What do we call the dance performed by saperas?

  1. Kalbeliyas dance

  2. Kathak dance

  3. Been dance

  4. Punjabi dance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kalbeliyas dance: In this dance, the dancers perform dance steps similar to the dance of the snake.

Which of the following is/are not found in snakes?

  1. Eyes

  2. Tongue

  3. External ears

  4. Tail


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Snakes do not have external ears like human beings. But they have internal ears located near the lower jaw.

What was the source of entertainment in early days when there was no television?

  1. Snake show

  2. Dance competition

  3. Cooking competition

  4. Going for movies


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Snake show: Snake show was the best source of entertainment when there was no TV.

How many teeth are present in a snake?

  1. Four

  2. One

  3. Three

  4. Two


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Two: A snake has two hollow teeth which deliver the poison.

Which of the following is/are poisonous snake(s)?

  1. Cobra

  2. Duboiya

  3. Brown - water snake

  4. Both (1) and (2)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Both (1) and (2): Cobra and Duboiyo are poisonous snakes and brown - water snake is a non-poisonous snake.

Which of the following problems can be the result of snake bite?

  1. Goitre

  2. Death

  3. Cancer

  4. Paralysis


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Death: Bites of poisonous snakes can cause death.

Snakes are known as friends of the farmer because

  1. they eat the rats in a field

  2. they bite an unknown person

  3. they take care of the field

  4. they bite the dogs, cows and animals


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

They eat the rats in the fields: Snakes eat the rats and protect the crops, which can be destroyed by the rats.

Which of the following statements is correct?

  1. We should beat a snake.

  2. Keep a snake as a pet.

  3. We should treat animals badly.

  4. We should not beat a snake.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

We should not beat a snake.

The medicine which treats a person suffering from snake bite is available at

  1. all government hospitals

  2. all chemist shops

  3. home

  4. general stores


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

All government hospitals: The medicines made with snake's poison (anti-venom) are available in all the government hospitals.

Which of the following is a non - poisonous snake?

  1. Brown water snake

  2. Afai

  3. Duboiya

  4. Cobra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brown water snake: It is a non-poisonous snake found in Southeast United State. It is found in swamps and streams.

The medicine which treats a person suffering from snake bite is made of

  1. chemicals

  2. herbs

  3. shrubs

  4. snake's poison


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Snake's poison: The medicine is made from the snake's poison which contains anti-venom and combines with venom and treats the human beings.

Snake charmers keep the snake in a_________.

  1. tin box

  2. bamboo basket

  3. plastic bag

  4. plastic box


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bamboo basket: The bamboo basket provides cool and calm environment to the snakes.

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