Self Study and Mentorship

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  1. 2. A small country that holds an important location. It is at the crossroads of Africa and sits beside a gulf, where land and sea scatter. Though small in size, it has a strategic importance and it connects two seas. It is situated in the Horn of Africa, where land meets the sea.
  2. 3. Which term describes governance influenced by emotions rather than rational policy-making?
  3. 5. It is a blend of agriculture and forestry to create a sustainable land-use practice. By integrating trees with crops or livestock, it helps conserve soil, enhance biodiversity, and improve overall land health. What is it ?
  4. 7. This technology works in superpositions in many states, not just one or two. This technology processes in ways classical computer’s can’t. It is considered the future of computing. Can you name this technology ?
  5. 8. Coin which is not minted. A coin which is not issued by the central banks or by the government. A coin which cannot be touched. A coin which can be obtained by solving mathematical problems
  6. 10. I revolutionized physics with my theory of relativity and changed the way we understand space and time. I’m known for the equation E=mc². Who am I?
  7. 12. I occur regularly in democracies and allow people to choose their leaders or decide on policies. Citizens cast votes to have their voices heard, and the results can shape the future of a nation. What am I?
  8. 13. It is a large, slow-moving mass of ice, formed over centuries from compacted snow. It shapes landscapes, carves valleys, and can be found in polar regions or high mountains. What is it ?
  9. 14. It is too small to be seen with the naked eye and can spread quickly from person to person. Though it is not considered alive, it can take over your cells and make them create more of it. It can make you sick, but it cannot survive on its own. What is it ?
  10. 15. There is a site in Indus Valley Civilization that has a complex water management system. The city had large reservoirs, step wells, and channels designed to capture and store rainwater. Archaeologists discovered that these water systems were arranged in a specific order, with each structure serving a unique purpose. Which city is that ?
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  1. 1. In a country, elections are held every few years, and the boundaries that define where people vote must sometimes change. The number of seats in the nationallegislature is fixed, but over time, the population distribution changes across different regions. This change makes it necessary to redraw the lines that define each voting area to ensure that each constituency has roughly the same number of people. This process is called as
  2. 2. What is this economic phenomenon called when the value of the Indian rupee falls relative to other currencies?
  3. 4. It is a large, slow-moving mass of ice, formed over countries from compacted snow. It shapes landscapes, carves valleys, and can be found in polar regions or high mountains. What is it ?
  4. 6. An economy where old products are taken and turned into new products. It is an economy where there is recycling and no wastage is done
  5. 9. He was born in the 13th century, in a land where the Persian language flourished, and he became known for his mastery of poetry and music. He served as a royal courtier, advisor, and scholar to several rulers of the Delhi Sultanate. He is often called the "father of Urdu literature" and is credited with blending Persian, Arabic, and local Indian languages to create a new form of poetry. He is also known for his contribution to classical music and for being a close companion of the famous ruler, Sultan Alauddin Khilji.
  6. 11. I am a tax on imports or exports, often used to protect local industries or generate government revenue. What am I?