General Knowledge

Amartya Sen indeed won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1998 for his contributions to welfare economics. He was recognized for his work on social choice theory, welfare economics, and understanding the mechanisms of poverty, famine, and human development theory. He was the first Asian to win this Nobel prize.

New Delhi is the capital of India, serving as the seat of all three branches of the Government of India. It replaced Kolkata as the capital in 1911 when the British shifted their administrative base.

Normal human body temperature ranges from 97.7°F to 99.5°F, with an average around 98.2-98.4°F based on modern studies. The commonly cited 98.6°F was based on an outdated 1851 study.

Dal Lake is located in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. It is a famous tourist destination known for its houseboats and shikaras. The option Haryara appears to be a typo for Haryana.

Jalandhar is the major center for sports goods manufacturing in Punjab, producing equipment for cricket, hockey, and other sports. It supplies sports goods both domestically and internationally.

The Shiromani Akali Dal was formed on December 14, 1920, to represent Sikh political interests in Punjab. It has been a major political force in Punjab politics since then.

The Khalsa was founded by Guru Gobind Singh on Vaisakhi day, April 13, 1699. This was a defining moment in Sikh history, establishing the Khalsa Panth as a formal community of initiated Sikhs.

Rang De Basanti won Best Film at the 2007 Filmfare Awards (honoring 2006 films). The film was directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and dealt with themes of patriotism and youth activism.

Hrithik Roshan won Best Actor at the 2007 Filmfare Awards for his performance in Dhoom 2. The name in the option has a minor spelling error but refers to the correct person.

Kajol won Best Actress at the 2007 Filmfare Awards for her performance in Fanaa. This was her fifth Filmfare Award. The other options contain spelling errors but refer to other actresses.

Sully Prudhomme (spelled as 'Sully Prud Home' in the question) was awarded the first Nobel Prize in Literature in 1901, the inaugural year of Nobel Prizes. The question has a typo - 'Noble' should be 'Nobel'. 1901 marks the beginning of the Nobel Prize tradition.

Emil Jannings (spelled as 'Emil Janning' in the question) won the first Academy Award for Best Actor in 1929 at the inaugural Oscars ceremony. The award honored his performances in 'The Last Command' and 'The Way of All Flesh'.

The Ashoka Chakra in the center of the Indian national flag has exactly 24 spokes. These spokes represent the 24 hours of the day and symbolize that life constantly moves forward. The Ashoka Chakra was adopted from the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath.

Kanchan Gaud is recognized as one of India's first female taxi drivers, breaking gender barriers in the transportation sector. This achievement came during a period when very few women entered professional driving roles in India.

Franklin D. Roosevelt was the first U.S. President to appear on television, speaking at the 1939 World's Fair in New York. This historic moment marked the beginning of the relationship between the American presidency and television media.

Lord Canning served as the first Viceroy of India after the Government of India Act 1858 transferred power from the East India Company to the British Crown following the 1857 rebellion. He was the last Governor-General and first Viceroy.

Aruna Asaf Ali was a prominent independence activist who served as the first Mayor of Delhi. She was known for her role in the Quit India Movement and was a respected leader in both the independence struggle and post-independence governance.

Devika Rani Roerich, a legendary Indian actress and pioneer of Indian cinema, received the inaugural Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1969. She was known as 'The First Lady of Indian Cinema' and was married to painter Svetoslav Roerich.