The more of this there is, the less you see. What is it?

A monk has a very specific ritual for climbing up the steps to the temple. First, he climbs up to the middle step and meditates for 1 minute. Then he climbs up 8 steps and faces east until he hears a bird singing. Then he walks down 12 steps and picks up a pebble. He takes one step up and tosses the pebble over his left shoulder. Now, he walks up the remaining steps three at a time which only takes him 9 paces. How many steps are there?

Can you count the chocolates in hand?

It comprises roots which nobody sees,
Much taller than those trees,
Up and up it goes,
Still it never grows?

A person was found dead on a big green land with no trees or buildings around. When the police arrived, they found a piece of rock lying next to him and the man was wearing clothes comprising of red, blue and yellow colours.

Can you tell who the person is and what was the cause of death?

I have a hole in my back and legs I lack.
I live where I can’t breathe and I eat without teeth.
What am I?

When I go in I might cause pain. I cause you to spit and ask you not to swallow. I can fill your hole. What am I?

Which is the correct shadow of the bird?

My first is in chocolate but not in ham. My second is in cake and also in jam. My third at tea time is easily found. Altogether, this is a friend who is often around. What is it?

What are the five permanent members of the UN Security Council?

a) France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom
b) Canada, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates
c) Brazil, India, Nigeria, South Africa, South Korea
d) China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States