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history Online Quiz - 17

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Which one of the following country is the most notable one for not signing or ratifying the Kyoto Protocol?

  1. United States

  2. Australia

  3. Japan

  4. India


Correct Option: A

Which one of the following is NOT good as far as its effect on global warming is concerned?

  1. Generating power from renewable sources of energy rather than from coal, oil etc

  2. For a short trip, taking a cycle out rather than taking a motor bike or car

  3. Using a LED lamp or CFL in place of usual incandescent lamps

  4. Rather than switching off from the mains, switch off the television through remote


Correct Option: D

Regarding 'Kyoto Protocol', which entered into force in 2005, which one the following is true?

  1. Less than 100 countries have signed and ratified the protocol

  2. It is an agreement to reduce usage of substances that deplete ozone layer causing increased UV rays to come into earth

  3. It is an agreement to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by 5.2% from 1990 level

  4. It is an act passed in the Indian Parliament in 2005 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions


Correct Option: C

Capital of Gupta's Empire

  1. Rajastan

  2. Pataliputhiram

  3. Rajagiriha

  4. Haryana


Correct Option: B
  1. Rig, Yajur, Sama, Atharva

  2. Sama, Atharva,Vyakarana, Nirukta

  3. Chandas, Jyotish, Mimamsa, Yajur

  4. Rig, Yajur, Sama, Dharma


Correct Option: A
  1. Tamil

  2. Bhilodi

  3. Khandeshi

  4. Sanskrit


Correct Option: D
  1. AD 1605–1627

  2. AD 1530–1539, 1555–1556

  3. AD 1504-1525

  4. AD 1526–1530


Correct Option: C

Akbar was the First Emperor in Mughal Empire

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B

The Meenakshi Temple in Tamil Nadu's Madurai is a masterpiece of architecture of that period. Who Built it?

  1. Pulakesin I

  2. Kulasekara

  3. Rudra Deva

  4. Nayakas


Correct Option: B

AI Explanation

To answer this question, we need to understand the history and architecture of the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.

Option A) Pulakesin I - This option is incorrect because Pulakesin I was a Chalukya king who ruled during the 6th century CE in the Deccan region of India. He is not associated with the construction of the Meenakshi Temple.

Option B) Kulasekara - This option is correct because Kulasekara Pandyan, also known as Kulasekara, was the king of the Pandyan dynasty who ruled from 1190 to 1216 CE. He is credited with commissioning the construction of the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai.

Option C) Rudra Deva - This option is incorrect because Rudra Deva was a Kakatiya ruler who ruled in present-day Telangana during the 13th century CE. He is not associated with the construction of the Meenakshi Temple.

Option D) Nayakas - This option is incorrect because the Nayakas were a dynasty that ruled over Madurai from the 16th to the 18th century CE. They made significant renovations and additions to the Meenakshi Temple but were not the original builders.

The correct answer is Option B) Kulasekara, as he is credited with commissioning the construction of the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai.

Seevaga Sinthamani written by Thiruthakka Thevar?

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A

AI Explanation

To answer this question, we need to understand the authorship of the book "Seevaga Sinthamani."

Option A) True - This option is correct. "Seevaga Sinthamani" is indeed written by Thiruthakka Thevar. It is an ancient Tamil epic poem that is considered one of the five great Tamil epics.

Option B) False - This option is incorrect. Thiruthakka Thevar is the author of "Seevaga Sinthamani," so the correct answer is A) True.

The correct answer is A) True. Thiruthakka Thevar is the author of "Seevaga Sinthamani."

Who is the First Mughal invador in India?

  1. Akbar

  2. Babur

  3. Jahangir

  4. Humayun


Correct Option: B

Thiruvalluvar has written Tamil Texts other than Thirukural?

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A

Who is Mother of Rama in the Epic Ramayana?

  1. Kousalya

  2. Kaikeyi

  3. Kunthavi

  4. Thamayanthi


Correct Option: A

The famous durbar of Queen victoria was held at ?

  1. Calcutta

  2. Delhi

  3. Bombay

  4. Shimla


Correct Option: B
  1. Voice

  2. Wireless

  3. Voip

  4. Video

  5. Data


Correct Option: A,B,C,D,E

Who invented the BALLPOINT PEN?

  1. Biro Brothers

  2. Waterman Brothers

  3. Write Brothers

  4. Bicc Brothers


Correct Option: A

What J. B. Dunlop invented?

  1. Automobile wheel rim

  2. Pneumatic rubber tire

  3. Rubber boot

  4. Model airplanes


Correct Option: B

Which scientist discovered the radioactive element radium?

  1. Isaac Newton

  2. Albert Einstein

  3. Benjamin Franklin

  4. Marie Curie


Correct Option: D

What Galileo invented?

  1. Barometer

  2. Pendulum clock

  3. Microscope

  4. Thermometer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

To solve this question, the user needs to have knowledge about the history of science and the inventions made by Galileo.

Option A: Barometer - This option is incorrect as the barometer was invented by Evangelista Torricelli, not Galileo.

Option B: Pendulum clock - This option is incorrect as the pendulum clock was invented by Christiaan Huygens, not Galileo.

Option C: Microscope - This option is incorrect as the microscope was invented by Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, not Galileo.

Option D: Thermometer - This option is partially correct. Galileo did not invent the thermometer, but he did invent a type of thermometer called the thermoscope, which could indicate changes in temperature but did not have a scale to measure it. Later, others developed the thermometer with a scale.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

The Answer is: D

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