1. Palak says she saw real dinosaurs in a national park in America. Do you think she is speaking the truth? Why?

Answer: No, Palak is not speaking the truth. Dinosaurs became extinct about 65 million years ago. There is no scientific evidence that any non-avian dinosaurs are alive today. What she might have seen are large modern animals, dinosaur sculptures, or animatronic models, which are sometimes displayed in parks for education or entertainment.

2. There are frequent landslides taking place on the mountains of Uttarakhand. Kaira says it is due to deforestation. Do you think Kaira is right? Why?

Answer: Yes, Kaira is likely right.
Deforestation removes trees whose roots help bind the soil together. Without these roots, the soil becomes loose and more likely to slide down slopes, especially during heavy rain. Widespread tree cutting in hilly regions like Uttarakhand is a major cause of increased landslides.