Shri M Satyanarayana, Deputy Inspector General (FP & NFAP), MOEF, New Delhi 110003
Cryptic Cross :
1. Nut like kernel of a fruit allied to peach and plum (6)
4. Plant with brilliant flowers normally found in evergreen forests (6)
9. A power company in Maharashtra involved in much controversy (5)
10. Electromagnetic radiation of shorter wavelength than X rays (5)
11. United Nations Organisation got jumbled up (3)
12. Unstable form of oxygen. A Division in MoEF (5)
13. The number of special secretaries in MoEF (3)
14. A national park in Madhya Pradesh known for tigers (11)
19. Ultra Violet Radiation (3)
20. Natural stream of water flowing to the sea (5)
22. Himalayan cedar cut into half (3)
23. Elephants are poached for these (5)
24. Animal life (5)
25. Leaf of a Fir or Pine tree (6)
26. Official count of population carried regularly even for animals (6)
Cryptic Down :
1. Tree lined road (6)
2. Gum resin used in perfume, medicine, incense etc. (5)
3. Forest products other than wood (7)
5. Wild animal living apart from others (commonly seen in elephants) (5)
6. Mouse like rodent with a short tail and large cheek pouches (7)
7. One cell alga found as plankton and forming fossil deposits (6)
8. A tribe in Assam (4)
15. System of minute particles suspended in gas i.e. fog or smoke (7)
16. Large four legged African animal which can be seen in Delhi zoo (7)
17. Acquatic reptile with flippers and horny shell on Orissa coast (6)
18. Climatic division of the year (6)
20. Adhesive substance screted by some plants/trees (5)
21. Climbing plant bearing grapes (4)
22. Medicial substances also derived from plants (5)