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1 In the CYMK colour model for printing, what word is used to denote the black (K) ink?
A Key (Cyan, Yellow, Magenta, Key)
2 What occasion does the military ceremony called “Trooping the Colour” celebrate?
A The official birthday of the British Sovereign, celebrated since the 17th century.
3 Which colour is between Yellow and Blue in the visible light spectrum?
A Green, following the standard ROYGBIV order (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet).
4 Which line is coloured green on the London Underground Map?
A The District line. It’s the longest line and stops at the most stations.
5 What word describes the colour green when used in heraldry?
A Vert. The term originates from the French word for “green” and has been used in English heraldry since the 16th century.
6 What colour is the star on the national flag of Vietnam?
A Yellow. It consists of a red field (background) with a large yellow star in the centre.
7 In a Hindu wedding, the bride wears a lehenga or saree that is usually and predominantly what colour?
A Red. This colour holds deep cultural and religious significance in Hindu tradition.
8 What is the predominant colour of the cap of the fly agaric toadstool?
A Red. While red is the most widespread colour, variations exist, including orange, yellow-orange, and even white or brown, depending on the subspecies, age, and geographical location.
9 Which pigment gives human skin, hair and eyes their colour?
A Melanin, a natural pigment produced by specialised cells called melanocytes, with variations in the type and amount of melanin determining the specific shade, from blonde to black hair, pale to dark skin, and brown to blue eyes, all while protecting cells from UV damage.
10 Which dabbling duck’s name is also a word for a dark cyan or greenish-blue colour?
A Teal. Males have a distinctive iridescent green stripe on their heads, giving the colour its name.