Mongolia Quiz | The Hindu – Daily Current Affairs

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Mongolia is the largest landlocked country that does not border an inland sea. Between which two big nations is it located?

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What is the ‘Morin Khuur’ in the context of the nation’s art and culture?

Answer : It is a musical instrument with a horse’s head that is traditionally carved into the top of the pegbox and featuring two strings typically made of horsehair.

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Name the Capital of Mongolia and what does it literally mean?

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How does one better know the famous warrior Temujin, who unified the warring steppe tribes at a great council (kurultai) in 1206?

Answer : Genghis Khan, the founder and first khan of the Mongol Empire

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What is the name of the traditional fermented mare’s milk drink that is a staple of the Mongolian diet?

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One of the most critically endangered animals on the planet (with only about 30-35 left in the wild) is the ‘Mazaalai’. Its common name comes from a big feature in the Mongolian landscape. What is it?

Answer : Gobi Bear (from its habitat in the Gobi desert)

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What does a ‘deel’ and a ‘ger’ mean to a Mongolian?

Answer : Deel is a traditional dress worn by both men and women, while ger is a portable round tent commonly called a ‘yurt’?

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What is the symbol on the Mongolian National Flag called?