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The King Cobra

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The King Cobra game quiz
"The king cobra is one of the most venomous and feared snakes in the world. Test your knowledge about this fascinating reptile by playing this quiz."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. What is the biological name for the king cobra?
    Naja naja
    Naja tripudians
    Crotalus horridus
    Ophiophagus hannah


2. The name of this snake, namely cobra, is derived from a Portuguese phrase "cobra de capello." Do you know what this phrase means?
    Venomous snake
    Hooded snake
    Dangerous snake
    Tall snake


3. The king cobra has a forked tongue. Do you know the purpose of this forked tongue?
    To shoot out venom
    Nothing, it is vestigial in nature
    To trap two preys with one tongue
    To smell its prey


4. Where are king cobras mainly found?
    In desert areas
    In cities
    In seas and oceans
    In forest areas


5. What is the main food of the king cobra?
    Rodents
    Snakes
    Fish
    Fruits & leaves


6. The king cobra is the deadliest snake and can kill a human in 2 minutes. What makes it so deadly?
    Its bite contains a greater quantity of venom
    It bites again and again till its victim is dead
    Its venom contains the most toxic substance in the world
    It is mainly fear that kills its victim


7. By nature, the king cobra is extremely aggressive and will attack any creature that crosses its path.
    True
    False


8. Which of the following statements about the venom of the king cobra is true?
    It has no anti-venom
    It can be used to treat arthritis
    It can be used to treat mental illnesses
    It is impossible to harvest the venom


9. The king cobra is venerated and worshipped in some places.
    True
    False


10. Which of the following interesting facts about the king cobra is true?
    It is the only snake that eats other snakes
    It is the only snake without scales
    It is the only snake that does not shed its skin
    It is the only snake that builds nests for its eggs


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Compiled Oct 28 12