CULTURAL QA10-2023-11A Q1 Why wasLord Ram exiled for exactly 14 years and not less or more than that? What's theactual reason?
A1 Sadhana,MBA from Mumbai, Maharashtra, India1y Kaikeyi was veryintelligent and the reason was a political one. Ramayana is the story of Treta Yuga. DuringTreta Yuga that time there was a rule that if a king would abandon his kingdomfor 14 years then he would lose all his hereditary rights of that empire. However, he can regain the kingdom by winning it backin a war or by any other means, but he cannot claim his right basedon his royal blood anymore. This rule is mentioned by Sage Valmiki in“AYODHYA KAND” of Valmiki Ramayana. Kaikeyi being the intelligent and witty person , sheknew about this law. Hence she asked for exactly 14 years for Rama’s exile. So,even if Rama would come back he wouldn’t be able to claim any right over thethrone or empire and her son Bharat would be crowned as King. Bharat denied to accept the Ayodhya throne and ruled as arepresentative of Lord Rama for 14 years during the time when Ram was in exile Q2 Whatis the full form of UIDAI? — A2 Suneel G,Student3y UIDAI: UniqueIdentification Authority of India UIDAI stands for Unique Identification Authority ofIndia. It is a statutoryauthority or an agency of the Govt. of India that deals with the implementationof the AADHAAR scheme, which is introduced to provide a uniqueidentification number to all residents of India to eliminate duplicate and fakeidentities. It isheadquartered in New Delhi and has eight Regional Offices (ROs) in other citiesof the country. Furthermore, ithas two Data Centers; one at Hebbal in Bengaluru, Karnataka, and another atManesar in Gurugram, Haryana. As of July 2019, Ajay Bhushan Pandey is the CEO of UIDAI. Q3 Howimportant are tails? Do most animal tails have the same basic function? Whatare some interesting tail facts? A3 GaryMeaney, author of Zoology's Greatest Mystery (2022)16h My note- Interesting but lengthy answer. Tails in the animal world can serve just about anyconceivable purpose under the sun! Let’s take a look at the remarkable variety of tails found in nature.For one thing, they can besurprisingly effective weapons. Many animals use their tails when hunting. Thresher sharks use their absurdly large caudal finsto literally slap small fish and stun them! Tail-slapping is also a common behaviour in orcas. They areoften observed punting their prey skywards for no apparent reason other thanthe fun of it. With a single flick of its tail, an orca can launch a seal asmuch as 25 metres into the air! Other animal tails are used to deliver a deadly dosage ofvenom. Those of scorpions, of course, are in the business of dispatching prey. Whereas those of stingrays have a more defensivepurpose. Various prehistoric animals - most famously theankylosaurs - had a bony club at the end of their tails which surely proved abrutally effective defense mechanism. After all, what could survive a blow from one of these,dealt by an armoured dinosaur bigger than an elephant? An even moreinteresting case is perhaps that of the surgeonfish. This type of fish gets itsname from the little orange thing you can see on its tail: a vicious spike, asrazor-sharp as a surgical scalpel. There’s one on either side. Normally, thescalpels lie flush with the tail, but if the fish feels threatened, it willflick them out like switchblades. To make matters worse, they are coated in venom! Some tails are not weapons per se, but can nevertheless beused to catch prey.The spider-tailed horned viperis an ingenious example. The tip of its tail bears an incredibleresemblance to a spider. The viper will lie camouflaged and gently shake itstail, so as to even imitate a spider’s movements. Birds,thinking they’ve found themselves a meal, swoop down, and find themselves inthe jaws of the crafty snake. A bizarre shark, the tasselled wobbegong, has adopteda remarkably similar strategy. Thanks to its amazing camouflage and weirdlyflat body, it can hide in plain sight on the seabed, lying in wait unbeknownstto its prey. While most of its body stays motionless, it allows its tail tomove about and swish in the current. The tail is in fact imitating the behaviour of a fish- it resembles one too, even having dark “eyespots” to mimic eyes. Hungry seacreatures see the faux fish and make a beeline, before getting engulfed by thewobbegong’s massive maw. Only inAustralia will you find the weird tails of phasmid geckos. Unlike most geckos, whichonly emerge at night, phasmid geckos can be seen out and about during the day.This makes them vulnerable to predatory birds… thankfully, the lizards have atrick up their sleeve. They have theamazing ability of shooting a foul-smelling liquid from their tails. The substance is actuallyharmless, but the nasty odour is enough to deter birds. Geckos, along with many other lizards, salamandersand the lesser-known tuataras, are also famous for a different tail-relatedsuperpower: autotomy. Literally, this term translates as “self-amputation”. Whenone of these creatures is caught by the tail by a predator, the tail willsimply detach from the body, allowing them a chance to escape! Generally, the tail grows back after autotomy, though notto its former glory. Save for some rare exceptions, a simple rod of cartilage will replacewhat was once a column of bony vertebrae. In the animalworld, tails have many uses related to locomotion, too. The prehensile tail is aremarkable adaptation that many different groups have figured out. Highly mobile and able to graspobjects, it can effectively function as a fifth limb to help animals climb. Prehensile tails are seen in too many mammals to name- everything from New World monkeys to the adorable kinkajou. Seahorses alsohave prehensile tails, not to climb, but to wrap around seaweed or coral. This way, they don’tget swept away in a strong current. Fascinatingly, the cross section of theirtails is not round, but square. This allows maximum surface area to graspwhatever they are attached to. Similarly, the strange tentacled snake of Southeast Asianwaterways uses its tail to anchor itself to riverbeds while it lies in wait forunsuspecting prey to swim by. The tail of the cheetah is exceptionally long, anddensely packed with musculature. It effectively acts as a rudder - when the cheetah changesdirection at speed, it extends fully, becoming a counterweight to resist theimmense forces that would otherwise topple the cat. The species has areputation for being a speed demon, but its agility is arguably even moreimpressive - its ability to turn on a dime is unmatched. Its cousin thelion has a fluffy black tip on its tail, which actually serves as an ingeniouscommunication feature. The black fur stands out starkly against the golden savannah grass, solions on the move can easily see where the rest of the pride is at all times. However, since the tail is behind the body, itdoesn’t give away a camouflaged lion’s position to potential prey. Lions haveblack patches on the back of their ears for the same reason. The tails of wolves, and by extension domestic dogs, havean even more sophisticated communication purpose. Subtle changes in the position or movement of thetail can tell you a lot about how a wolf is currently feeling. Continuing thecarnivore theme, let’s look at snow leopards. In their chilly Himalayanhabitat, they usetheir enormous fluffy tails to stay warm. When resting, the tail is worn almost like a scarf,wrapped around the body! Then, of course, you have all the animals which usetheir tails to show off. In many species - birds, in particular - the tail is a display feature, full of dazzling colours for attracting mates. The peacock is the prototypicalexample, though I find the peacock spiders named after them just asstunning. Display tails in other birds can reach ratherhilarious proportions. There’s one which I’ve had the privilege of seeing inthe wild myself, thelong-tailed widowbird of East Africa. The males have gigantic tail feathers,the massive weight of which renders them useless at flying. I’m also partial to the amazing tail plumage of theaptly named superb lyrebird. The superb lyrebird shares its Australian domain withkangaroos and their cousins. Their huge tails are strong enough to function as a third limb whenplanted on the ground, adding stability. They can even briefly support theanimals’ entire bodyweight! Let’s not forget the weird species who use their tails asfat deposits to store vast reserves of energy. The fat-tailed dwarf lemur of Madagascar is one ofthe only tropical animals in the world that hibernates; it remains dormantthroughout the winter to avoid not cold but drought. Its chunky tail is stuffedwith fat to tide it over the hibernation period. Perhaps the weirdest tail purpose out there is that of thebinturong - a pee paintbrush. This animal is known as the bearcat, though in truth itis neither, being more closely related to civets and genets. It dwells high up in the treesin Southeast Asian jungles, and believe it or not, its urine smells strongly ofpopcorn. In order to mark its territory, the binturong will urinate onits tail, and then sweep the tail across branches to “paint” them with scent! Also, while we’re here… another fun fact, as requested.What animal has thelongest tail relative to its body size? That would be the Asian grass lizard,whose tail can be up to four times the length of the rest of the body! It isprehensile, allowing the reptile to adeptly climb trees, and can be detachedand regrown. So that wasprobably enough examples to fill a whole novel… My note- Still tails of many domesticated animals areleft out. Q4 What aresome signs that someone is not as successful as they claim to be (financially)? A4 ShivamRajbhar,1 years working experience science 4h 1. They don’thave a circle of successful people. A banker will have a group of financial friends whilea start-up guy will surround himself with a bunch of start-up guys. 2. Wealth isquiet. Rich is loud. Poor is flashy. 3. They don’t care about time. True wealthy menare particular in time because they know these are the most valuable resources. 4. They have fake rich hobbies.Clubbing, drinking,and partying. 5. They always try to impress people with their wealth andpossessions.Andthey want other people to know when they have spent a lot of money. 6. They arename-dropping like crazy.A real wealthy man will always keep things private and will never act inthat way. 7. They tend tobuy pieces where the logo is big.For them, owning these items is about making a statement,not the quality of the product. 8. They may own an expensive car but live in arelatively cheap apartment or house. 9. They often do not have any savings or investments,even if they earn a significant amount of money. 10. They constantly brag about who they know or wherethey’ve been Q5 DidAncient Romans ever live past 100 years old? A5 PatrickS,intrigued by royalty13h Yes, indeed! Ancient Romans did live past 100 years old,although it was quite rare. In the ancient world, reaching such a remarkable age was considered atestament to one’s robust health and fortunate circumstances. While theaverage life expectancy during Roman times was considerably lower than today,there were exceptional individuals who defied the odds and enjoyed a long andfulfilling life. Now, let’s delve into the fascinating stories of a few extraordinary Romancentenarians. One notableexample is Gaius Appuleius Diocles, a celebrated charioteer from the 2nd century AD. Dioclesachieved great fame and fortune through his racing career, earning an estimated35,863,120 sesterces—a fortune equivalent to about $15 billion in today’scurrency. Remarkably, helived to the ripe old age of 104, enjoying the benefits of his success for manyyears. Another remarkableRoman centenarian was Lucius Caecilius Iucundus, a freedman who lived duringthe 1st century AD. Iucundus was a wealthy banker and businessman known for hiscontributions to the arts. He amassed a considerable fortune and even built aluxurious villa in Pompeii. Despite the tumultuous nature of the times, Iucundus managed to live to theimpressive age of 105, leaving behind a lasting legacy. It’s worth noting that these exceptional cases shouldnot be taken as representative of the average lifespan duringancient Roman times. Factors such as socioeconomic status, access to propernutrition, and overall living conditions played significant roles indetermining longevity. Themajority of Romans did not have the same opportunities as these fortunateindividuals, and their life expectancies were significantly lower. Roman societyrecognized the rarity and significance of living past 100 years old. Those whoreached this milestone were often revered and regarded as exceptionalindividuals. They were seen as having been blessed by the gods orpossessing a special vitality that set them apart from the average person. While we havelimited information about individual Romans who lived to be centenarians,historicalrecords and inscriptions provide glimpses into their lives. These stories serve as atestament to the resilience and tenacity of those who defied the oddsand enjoyed a long life in ancient Rome. All the above QA arefrom Quora DIGEST to me on 11-10-2023. Quora answers neednot be 100% correct answers. 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