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general knowledge Online Quiz - 5956

Description: general knowledge Online Quiz - 5956
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  1. God of Small Things

  2. Midnight's Children

  3. The White Tiger

  4. Life of Pi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

To answer this question, the user needs to be aware of the Booker Prize, which is a literary prize awarded each year for the best original novel written in the English language and published in the UK. The user also needs to know that the 'Booker of Booker' prize is awarded to the best book among the winners of the previous 25 years of the Booker Prize.

Now, let's go through each option to determine which book was awarded the 'Booker of Booker' prize:

A. God of Small Things: This book was written by Arundhati Roy and won the Booker Prize in 1997. It was not awarded the 'Booker of Booker' prize.

B. Midnight's Children: This book was written by Salman Rushdie and won the Booker Prize in 1981. It was awarded the 'Booker of Booker' prize in 1993 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Booker Prize.

C. The White Tiger: This book was written by Aravind Adiga and won the Booker Prize in 2008. It was not awarded the 'Booker of Booker' prize.

D. Life of Pi: This book was written by Yann Martel and won the Booker Prize in 2002. It was not awarded the 'Booker of Booker' prize.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

The Answer is: B

  1. Thillu Mullu

  2. Raagavendra

  3. Aarilirindhu arubadhu varai

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To solve this question, the user needs to be familiar with the movies of Rajinikanth and the director Balachander.

The correct answer is:

A. Thillu Mullu

Option A is the correct answer because it is the movie where Rajinikanth starred in the characters named Indiran and Chandran, which was directed by Balachander, and was a great comedy hit.

Option B is incorrect because the movie Raagavendra did not have a character named Indiran or Chandran played by Rajinikanth.

Option C is incorrect because the movie Aarilirundhu Arubathu Varai did not have Rajinikanth playing the characters named Indiran or Chandran.

Option D is incorrect because the correct answer is A, Thillu Mullu.

Therefore, the answer is: A. Thillu Mullu.

  1. Victoria Memorial

  2. The Indian Museum

  3. Birla Planetorium

  4. Eden Gardens


Correct Option: B
  1. Pluto

  2. Venus

  3. Uranus

  4. Neptune


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

To solve this question, the user needs to have knowledge about the history of astronomy and the discovery of planets with telescopes.

Option A: Pluto is incorrect because it was not the first planet discovered with a telescope. Pluto was discovered in 1930 by Clyde Tombaugh using photographic plates.

Option B: Venus is incorrect because it was not the first planet discovered with a telescope. Venus is one of the five planets visible to the naked eye and was known to ancient civilizations.

Option C: Uranus is correct. Uranus was the first planet to be discovered with a telescope. In 1781, Sir William Herschel observed a "comet" that turned out to be a new planet beyond Saturn. Herschel named the planet Georgium Sidus after King George III, but the name was later changed to Uranus.

Option D: Neptune is incorrect because it was not the first planet discovered with a telescope. Neptune was discovered in 1846 by Johann Galle and Heinrich d'Arrest based on mathematical predictions.

Therefore, the answer is: C. Uranus

  1. Australia and New Zealand

  2. Australia and England

  3. S.Africa and New Zealand

  4. India and West Indies


Correct Option: A
  1. Water

  2. Air

  3. Ghost

  4. Women


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

To solve this question, the user needs to know the definition of "phasmophobia" and its meaning. Phasmophobia is a specific fear of ghosts or supernatural beings.

Now, let's go through each option and explain why it is right or wrong:

A. Water: This option is incorrect because phasmophobia is not a fear of water. Fear of water is known as "aquaphobia."

B. Air: This option is incorrect because phasmophobia is not a fear of air. Fear of air is known as "anemophobia."

C. Ghost: This option is correct. Phasmophobia is a specific fear of ghosts or supernatural beings.

D. Women: This option is incorrect because phasmophobia is not a fear of women. Fear of women is known as "gynophobia."

Therefore, the correct answer is:

The Answer is: C. Ghost

What does K in J K Rowling stand for?

  1. Kandice

  2. Katrina

  3. Kathleen

  4. Kaitlyn


Correct Option: C
  1. Podiatrist

  2. Orhtodontist

  3. Dentistry

  4. Dermatologists


Correct Option: C
  1. Rupert Grint

  2. Alan Rickman

  3. Hoby Cistern

  4. Roby Coltrane


Correct Option: D
  1. Fat Friar

  2. Bloody Baron

  3. Nearly Headless Nick

  4. Peeves


Correct Option: C

How do the First years get to Hogwarts from the train

  1. flying

  2. boat

  3. car

  4. walking


Correct Option: B
  1. Moultings

  2. Moldings

  3. Smellings

  4. Smeltings


Correct Option: D

What kind of feather was used for Voldemort's wand?

  1. vulture

  2. eagle

  3. phoenix

  4. owl


Correct Option: C

AI Explanation

To answer this question, we need to understand the context of Voldemort's wand. In the Harry Potter series, Voldemort's wand is known as the "Elder Wand" or the "Deathstick."

The correct answer is C) phoenix.

The feather used in Voldemort's wand is from a phoenix. In the series, it is revealed that the core of Voldemort's wand contains a tail feather from Fawkes, Albus Dumbledore's phoenix. The feather was taken from Fawkes and used as the core for Voldemort's wand during the wand-making process.

Therefore, option C) phoenix is the correct answer.

  1. Wingardiem Leviosa

  2. Alohomora

  3. Dissendium

  4. Lumos


Correct Option: B

How many times does Hagrid tap on the brick wall to get to Diagon Alley?

  1. 3

  2. 5

  3. 13

  4. 1


Correct Option: A

Who is Deputy Headmistress?

  1. Professor Sprout

  2. Professor McGonagall

  3. Professor Hooch

  4. Madam Pince


Correct Option: B
  1. Louis Phillippe

  2. Raymond

  3. Van Hueson

  4. Reid & Taylor


Correct Option: C

Pantaloon Retail India entered into a joint venture with which company of US

  1. Mackay

  2. Staples

  3. Red Lounge

  4. Smithey


Correct Option: B

AI Explanation

To answer this question, we need to understand the joint venture entered into by Pantaloon Retail India with a company from the US.

Let's go through each option to determine the correct answer:

Option A) Mackay - This option is incorrect because there is no information regarding Pantaloon Retail India entering into a joint venture with Mackay.

Option B) Staples - This option is correct. Pantaloon Retail India entered into a joint venture with Staples, a well-known office supply retail company from the US.

Option C) Red Lounge - This option is incorrect because there is no information regarding Pantaloon Retail India entering into a joint venture with Red Lounge.

Option D) Smithey - This option is incorrect because there is no information regarding Pantaloon Retail India entering into a joint venture with Smithey.

Therefore, the correct answer is B) Staples. Pantaloon Retail India entered into a joint venture with Staples.

  1. Chevrolet Mini

  2. Chevrolet Spark

  3. Chevrolet Spice

  4. Chevrolet Icy


Correct Option: B

What is the name of the mini car to be launched by General Motors in the market

  1. Chevrolet Mini

  2. Chevrolet Spark

  3. Chevrolet Spice

  4. Chevrolet Icy


Correct Option: B
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