General Knowledge: Wildlife, Idioms & Cricket

Anil Kumble took all 10 wickets in a single Test match innings against Pakistan at Delhi's Feroz Shah Kotla ground in 1999. This remains one of cricket's most iconic bowling performances.

To keep one's temper means to maintain emotional control and remain calm, not losing one's composure. Option B correctly identifies this as being in a good mood, which reflects emotional stability.

To catch a tarter means to deal with or capture a dangerous or difficult person. The phrase originates from the historical difficulty of controlling the fierce Tatar warriors, implying someone exceptionally challenging to handle.

To drive home is an idiom meaning to emphasize or make a point clearly understood, not to physically travel somewhere. It comes from the idea of driving a nail home - making it firmly embedded.

To have an axe to grind means to have a selfish or private motive, often hidden beneath an apparent neutral stance. It originates from a story where a man flattered someone just to get his axe sharpened.

To cry wolf comes from Aesop's fable about a shepherd boy who repeatedly falsely alarmed villagers about a wolf. When a wolf actually appeared, nobody believed him. The phrase means giving a false alarm.

The idiom 'to end in smoke' means to come to nothing or fail completely, producing no result. None of the given options (making understand, ruining oneself, exciting applause) correctly capture this meaning of ending in failure or nothingness.

The phrase 'above board' originates from card games where hands were kept above the table (board) to show fairness. It means to be honest, open, and legitimate in business dealings, with nothing hidden or deceptive.

'To put one's hand to the plough' comes from agricultural imagery and means to begin a difficult or challenging task, often implying commitment to see it through. It's not about actual farming but about taking on serious work.

'To do oneself justice' means to perform at one's full capability or give one's best effort, especially in a situation where you can demonstrate your true abilities. It's about showcasing your actual skills, not about legal justice, respecting others, or defending viewpoints.

'To pick holes' means to criticize someone by finding faults or weaknesses in their argument, work, or character. The idiom suggests examining something carefully to point out flaws or imperfections.

Sasangir Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Gir National Park, is located in Gujarat state. It is the only natural habitat of Asiatic lions in the world. Maharashtra is known for Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Kerala for Periyar Tiger Reserve, and Assam for Kaziranga National Park.

Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Kerala state, specifically in Thiruvananthapuram district. It is known for its diverse wildlife including elephants, tigers, and the Neyyar Dam. The other states listed have their own famous sanctuaries: Gujarat has Gir, Andhra has Srisailam, and Karnataka has Bandipur.

Sanjay Gandhi (or Borivali) National Park is located in Maharashtra, specifically in Mumbai suburbs. It is one of the most visited national parks in Asia and known for its leopard population. Haryana has Sultanpur, MP has Kanha, and Odisha has Similipal.

National Chambal Sanctuary is located in Uttar Pradesh (though it spans multiple states including MP and Rajasthan). It is famous for gharials and river dolphins. The sanctuary protects the Chambal River ecosystem. The question focuses on the primary state associated with it.

Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Karnataka state in the Uttara Kannada district. It is part of the Dandeli-Anshi Tiger Reserve and known for its hornbill population. Tamil Nadu has Mudumalai, Maharashtra has Tadoba, and Goa has Molem.

Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Kerala state, near Thiruvananthapuram. It is centered around the Peppara Dam and known for its elephant population. Karnataka has Bandipur, Tamil Nadu has Mudumalai, and Andhra has Srisailam.

Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary is located in Haryana state, in Gurugram district. It is a popular bird watching destination particularly for migratory birds. Punjab has Harike, Rajasthan has Keoladeo, and Uttarakhand has Rajaji.

Srisailam Sanctuary is located in Andhra Pradesh, part of the Nallamala Hills. It is one of the largest tiger reserves in India and surrounds the Srisailam Dam on Krishna River. Kerala has Periyar, Karnataka has Bandipur, and Tamil Nadu has Mudumalai.