Solutions to Puzzles - January 8, 2016

January 07, 2016 08:53 pm | Updated September 22, 2016 10:44 pm IST

Quiz Whizz

1. The Land of Stories;

2. TAPI is formed from the first letter of the countries through which the pipeline would run — Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India;

3.Jaipur. The Jantar Mantar monument in Jaipur,Rajasthan houses several observatories and astronomical instruments including the world’s largest sundial;

4. False. Although giraffes are known to be gentle, they can fight in self defence and can strike heavy blows with its head;

5. Turkey;

6. Def Leppard. Rick Allen’s arm was severed in a car accident, and since then, he has modified his drum set and also uses his legs to use the drums.

Crossword For You

Across:

2. Teacher; 5. Plumber; 6. Part; 8. Carpenter; 11. Watch; 12. Doctor; 14. Type; 15. Nanny; 16.Car; 17. Hunter;

18. Gym

Down:

1. Music; 2. Travel; 3. Cop; 4. Earn; 5. Post; 7. Attorney; 9. Ancient; 10. Barber; 11. Witch; 13. Fat

Snakes & Ladders

Length, Single, Longed, Dinghy, Fungus, Tongue fluid, sooty

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