QUIZ 04 Flashcards
1
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Name this world famous Criminal of French nationality who was finally arrested in Goa
A
Charles Shobraj
2
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USA, UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan are all members of a group of 8 called G8. What is the criteria for being a member of this group
A
The worlds richest industrial democracies
3
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Name the worlds first four lady Prime Ministers
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SIRIMAVO BANDARNAIKE…Sri Lanka
GOLDA MEIR…Israel
INDIRA GANDHI…India
MARGARET TATCHER…England
4
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Which word means Peace in Arabic and in India is used as a gesture of salutation
A
Salaam
5
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It was inspired by the French but formulated in Edinburgh in Scotland in 1768. It is now published by the university of Chicago. It was first calle “ Dictionary of arts and sciences.”
A
The Encyclopedia Britannica
6
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Name the person who wrote the book “ My Experiments with the Indian Judiciary”
A
Charles Shobraj
7
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which famous singers initials are MJ
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Michael Jackson
8
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Flying Foxes are Bats. True or False
A
True
9
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If tea is made from leaves, coffee is made from
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Beans
10
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Besides leaves, barks and stems what usually grows on all apple trees
A
Apples
11
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On which day of the week is the Jewish Sabbath
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Saturday
12
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How many people died at HIROSHIMA when the atomic bomb was dropped on that city
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About 80000
13
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ROXETTE and ABBA are famous music bands from
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SWEDEN
14
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Who was the actor who received three consecutive Filmfare award for Best Actor
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Dilip Kumar
15
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Name this famous Indian Woman Police officer
A
Kiran Bedi
16
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During World War 1, which region was known as BLIGHTY
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ENGLAND
17
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Who defeated the British in the first Mysore War
A
Hyder Ali
18
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Who was Hyder Ali’s famous son
A
Tipu Sultan
19
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Name the woman fictional character in Agatha Christies Crime Novels
A
Miss Marple
20
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What was Miss marple’s first name
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Jane
21
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What word is used to describe signature given by celebrities to their fans
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Autographs
22
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The first cricket world cup tournament was held in which year
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1975
23
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The Ranji trophy is named after whom
A
KS Ranjitsinhji
24
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Who has written a book on Kiran Bedi , his favourite Jail Superintendent
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Charles Shobraj
25
Which product obtained from trees burns at 451 degree Fahrenheit
Paper
26
If you are ordered TRAY TEA what would you get
Tea. milk and sugar would be served seperately on a tray
27
What is OTC drug
Over the counter drug. It does not require a doctors prescription
28
What disease do Bed Bugs transmit with their bite
They do not transmit any disease. They only suck blood
29
Why did Julius Cesar wear a crown of Laurels
To hide his baldness
30
Who are the LATCH KEY kids
Kids who have both their parents working and they have their own key to the main entrance of the house
31
Assuming the you were right handed and eating a chinese meal, how many chopsticks would you hold in the left hand
None
32
Who refused to appear on the Virgin Island Stamps alongside Michael Jackson
Queen Elizabeth II
33
Name the International organisation that began in 1971 with a group of environmentally concerned persons calling themselves "MAKE A WAVE."
GREENPEACE
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What is organic food
Any vegetables or fruits produced without the use of pesticides or artificial fertilizers
35
How is the Dalai Lama officially addressed
His Holiness
36
Name the imaginary city that is full of Gold
El Dourado
37
Gold in bulk before being made into coins is known as
BULLION
38
In 1848 where did the Gold Rush take place
California
39
What is common to Cullinan, Shah of Persia, Star of the South and Great Mogul
They are all famous diamonds
40
How did the EMPIRE STATE BUILDING in New York get its name
New york is referred to as Empire State
41
In World War II soldiers of which country were referred to as NIPS
Japan
42
Describe the colour Auburn
Reddish Brown
43
What food item can be kept in your house for three years without going bad
Honey
44
If you drank 0.22 Gallons of milk, how many litres would you have drunk
1L
45
Which musical intrument is played by inhaling and exhaling air
Harmonica
46
The former name of Japan
Nippon
47
What was the first natural flavour to be artificially created
Vanilla
48
Which modern weapon is the only surviving MUZZLE LOADER
MORTAR
49
Who wrote the book " A Simple Faith" to spell out her beliefs
Mother Teresa
50
At Kanyakumari there is a memorial to which personality
Swami Vivekanand Rock Memorial
51
What is the principle ingredient of Apple Pie
Apple
52
Under normal circumstances what kind of books are more expensive. Hardbacks or paperbacks
Hardbacks
53
Which is the human body's largest gland
Liver
54
An organ that makes one or more substances, such as hormones, digestive juices, sweat, tears, saliva, or milk is known as a
Gland
55
Rajaraja I belonged to which Dynasty
CHOLAS
56
In India what does the abbreviation AIR stand for
All India Radio
57
People who believe in one God are known as
MONOTHEIST
58
The eggs of a fish are known as
Roe
59
This double-sided drum whose body is usually made using a hollowed piece of jackfruit wood about an inch thick
MRIDANGAM
60
Is the MRIDANGAM a wind, percursion or stringed instrument
Percussion
61
Name this famous Indian dance form
KUCHIPUDI
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The Kuchipudi dance form originated in which Indian State
Andhra Pradesh
63
Who erected the 12 altars o the 12 olympic Gods on the HYPHASIS, The present day Beas
Alexander
64
Which body part has more bones, the ankle or the wrist
WRIST
65
What is the Capital of the State of South Australia
ADELAIDE
66
The MEENAKSHI TEMPLE is in which Indian city
Madurai in Tamil Nadu
67
How many teeth does a baby normally have when its two years old
None
68
What object is thrown about in a game of Water Polo
Ball
69
What would a Chinese do with a WON TON
Eat it or cook it
70
SINHALESE is the official language of which Asian country
Sri Lanka
71
What is the Capital of Sri Lanka
Colombo
72
Who was the Captain of the 1982 Cricket Team who won the cricket world cup
Kapil Dev
73
The national bird of India
Peacock
74
The holy book of the Sikhs
Granth Sahib
75
Who was the founder of the Indian National Congress
Allan Octavian Hume
76
Who built the Taj Mahal
Shah Jahan
77
Who was the first Moghul Emperor of India
Babur
78
In which year did Gandhi undertake the famous Dandi March
March 1930
79
Who was the first Prime Minister of Bangladesh
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
80
Mention the year the Chinese attacked India
1962
81
Between whom was the battle of Wandiwash fought
Between the British and the French
82
Who appoints the Judges of the Supreme Court
The President of India
83
What is the minimum age to become the Prime Minister of the country
25 years
84
What is the Capital of Bangladesh
DHAKA
85
What are the languages spoken in the Indian state of Meghalaya
KHASI
GARO
PNAR
ENGLISH
86
Who was the founder of the famous newspaper KESARI during the national struggle
Bal Ganghadhar Tilak
87
Who said SWARAJ IS MY BIRTHRIGHT
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
88
Who was responsible for the integration of the princely states into the Indian Union after Independence
Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel
89
Who discovered the Sea Route to India
Vasco da Gama in 1498
90
Mention the year the battle of Plassey was fought
1757
91
Which was the Capital of Mysore during Tipu Sultans rule
Srirangapattana
92
The chemical process that takes place inside a living organism is known as
METABOLISM
93
A natural cavity in the Earths surface is called
CAVE
94
Who discovered Oxygen
Joseph Priestly
95
Who discovered the electron
J.J. Thompson
96
Who conceived the Official Olympic Flag in 1914
Pierre Coubertin
97
The Olympic Flag has how many rings on a white background
Five
98
What do the five rings on the Olympic Flag represent
The five parts of the world where the olympic is active
99
A book with a soft paper cover is called
Paperback
100
After the author has written a book a copy is sent to the publisher. What is this copy known as
Manuscript
101
Who invented the Mechanized printing press
Johannes Gutenberg
102
Which part of the book faces outward when we shelve the book right
SPINE
103
What is the introduction to a book written by a prominent personality called
FOREWORD
104
What is the introduction to a book written by the author called
PREFACE
105
The first artificial satellite to be launched into space was
SPUTNIK 1
106
What is the shape of the Earths orbit
Elliptical
107
The mass of the Sun is 743 times the total mass of all the planets. True or False
True
108
These tiny creatures are also known as Water Bears
TARDIGRADES
109
The first animal to survive exposure in Space are the
TARDIGRADES
110
Areas of plains and lowlands on the moon are known as
MARIAS
111
Name this monster
Loch Ness Monster
112
To which country does the Loch Ness Monster belong to
Scotland
113
This Legendary monster from Greece had snakes instead of Hair and her gaze was supposed to turn anyone into stone
MEDUSA
114
Which lovable monster married Princess Fiona and had a talkative donkey as a friend
SHREK
115
Name the snake like creature that is part of the Harry Porter universe
Basilisk
116
Name the fairy tale that describes a lovely lady who chose to live with an ugly but kind hearted monster. When she agreed to marry him he changed into a prince
Beauty and the Beast
117
This monster is said to rise out of Graves and feast on Human Flesh. This monsters skin is very pale
Zombie
118
Which monster did Mary Shelley create in her legendary book by the same name
FRANKENSTEIN
119
In the film triology " PIRATES OF THE CARBBEAN" what deadly sea monster did DAVY JONES unleash to destroy Jack Sparrow
KRAKEN
120
Who was the last to stab CESAR in Shakespeares Julius and Cesar
BRUTUS
121
White ants are carnivorous. True or False
False. They eat cellulose
122
Which Shakespearean Play is known as the SCOTTISH PLAY
MACBETH
123
How many thousands are there in one lakh
100
124
On Which surface is the French Open Tennis tournament played
Clay
125
Which late Indian actress had the Initials ND
Nargis Dutt
126
The SHATABDI EXPRESS TRAINS are fully air conditioned. True or False
True
127
Which is the coldest location on the earth
East Anthartica
128
Who discovered electricity
Benjamin Franklin
129
Which is the most widely spoken language in the world?
Mandarin
130
The largest ‘democracy’ in the world?
India
131
Who is the inventor of television?
John Logie Baird
132
Which is the largest plateau in the world?
Tibetan Plateau
133
Which is the instrument used to measure blood pressure?
Sphygmomanometer
134
What colour symbolizes peace?
White
135
Who is the founder of Microsoft?
Bill Gates
136
How Many Cricket World Cups Does India Have?
Two
137
During Which Year Did World War I Begin?
1914
138
Global Warming is Caused by the Excess of Which Type of Gas?
Carbon dioxide
139
How Many Cards are there in a Complete Pack of Cards?
52
139
How Many Cards are there in a Complete Pack of Cards?
52
140
What is the Name of the Biggest Rainforest in the World?
The Amazon Rainforest
141
Which African Nation is Famous for Chocolate?
GHANA
142
What Makes Up (approx.) 80% of Our Brain’s Volume?
Water
143
Stars and Stripes’ is the Nickname of the Flag of Which Country?
USA
144
Which Language is Used by the Computer to Process Data?
Binary Language
145
Which is the Hardest Substance Available on Earth?
Diamond
146
Which is the Biggest Desert in the World?
SAHARA DESERT
147
Which Country Gifted The Statue of Liberty to the United States?
France
148
What is the Name of the Greek God of Music?
APOLLO
149
What Does the “SIM” in the SIM Card Stand for?
Subscriber Identity Module
150
Which is the First Element on the Periodic Table of Elements?
HYDROGEN
151
Which is the Longest Written Constitution in the World?
Indian Constitution
152
What is the Largest Joint in the Human Body?
Knee Joint
153
Which is the Smallest Bone in the Human Body?
Stapes ( ear bone)
154
Which Instrument is Used to Measure Atmospheric Pressure?
Barometer
155
Which is the Largest Continent in the World?
ASIA
156
Who is the Inventor of the Electric Bulb?
Thomas Alva Edison
157
Who is the First Woman to Go to Space?
Valentina Tereshkova
158
What is HCl?
Hydrochloric Acid
159
An ostrich’s eye is bigger than its brain. True or False?
True
160
Chameleons have extremely long tongues, sometimes as long as their bodies.
True
161
Which day is celebrated as Environment Day
5 June
162
Groups of Stars are known as
Constellations
163
Which planet is known as the blue planet
Earth
164
The driver of a train is known as a
LOCOPILOT
165
What is the person who compiles a dictionary called?
LEXICOGRAPHER
166
What is the “Fear of Darkness” called?
NYCTOPHOBIA
167
What is the capital city of Peru?
LIMA
168
Which bird is the universal symbol of Peace?
DOVE
169
What causes Anemia?
Deficiency of iron in the body
170
Which is the national game of India?
HOCKEY
171
November 14 marks the birth anniversary of which Indian PM
Nehru
172
BRADSHAW is associated with time tables for Railways or ships
Railways
173
Which country lies directly east of West Bengal
Bangladesh
174
In 1877 who was proclaimed Empress of India
Queen Victoria
175
What do the letters HMS in front of the name of a ship stand for
HIS/HERS MAJESTYS SHIP
176
Is the Aorta a part of the human heart or lung
Heart
177
Into how many sections is an insect divided into
Three
178
Which huge Canadian Bay was discovered by Henry Hudson
Hudson Bay
179
Part of a water body that is partially surrounded by land is known as a
BAY
180
Who lives in a sty
Pig
181
Where did Kautilya teach
Taxila
182
The currency in the Europena Union is
EURO
183
Which Greek letter inspired the symbol of the Euro
EPSILON
184
Who wrote the famous novel Robinson Crusoe
Daniel Defoe
185
Who was Robinson Crusoe's companion
Man Friday
186
Where is the famous Louvre Museum situated
Paris
187
Which of Archies Male friends usually weras a kind of Hat
Jughead
