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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the molecule that carries genetic instructions for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of all known organisms.

Rabies is a viral disease, not a bacterial one. Tetanus, whooping cough, and pneumonia are all caused by bacterial infections.

In the DNA double helix structure, adenine always pairs with thymine via two hydrogen bonds, while guanine pairs with cytosine via three.

The pancreas contains clusters of cells called the Islets of Langerhans, which produce insulin to regulate blood glucose levels.

Dialysis is a medical procedure used to perform the functions of the kidneys, specifically filtering waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys fail.

Hayfever and asthma are immune system responses to external triggers, classifying them as allergic reactions or allergies.

'Little Buddha' is a 1993 film directed by the renowned Italian filmmaker Bernardo Bertolucci. The movie explores Buddhist themes through the story of a young boy who may be the reincarnation of a Tibetan lama. Bertolucci is well-known for his visually stunning and culturally significant films.

Michelangelo painted 'The Last Judgment' on the altar wall of the Sistine Chapel between 1536 and 1541.

Kausambi is an ancient Indian city associated with the Maurya and Gupta periods, not the Indus Valley Civilization. Dholavira, Lothal, and Kalibangan are major Indus Valley sites.

Kathak is the primary classical dance form originating from North India, historically performed by storytellers called Kathakars.

The Kakatiya dynasty, which ruled in the Deccan region, had its capital at Orugallu, modern-day Warangal.

Abul Fazl was the court historian of Akbar and the author of the Ain-i-Akbari, which is the third volume of the Akbarnama.

The famous painting of Padmapani Bodhisattva is found in Cave 1 of the Ajanta Caves, dating back to the 5th century.

Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal emperor, was exiled by the British to Rangoon (now Yangon), Burma (now Myanmar), where he died in 1862. Mandalay is often cited in this context as the region of exile.

Sree Narayana Guru, a social reformer from Kerala, advocated for the unity of humanity with the slogan 'One Caste, One Religion, One God for all'.

Lord Ripon is known as the 'Father of Local Self-Government in India' for his resolution in 1882 that introduced local boards.

The Satavahana dynasty established their power in the Deccan region, with their capital at Pratishthana (modern Paithan). However, Amaravati is also a major center associated with their art and patronage.

Pablo Picasso, along with Georges Braque, pioneered the Cubism movement in the early 20th century.

Lord Wellesley introduced the Subsidiary Alliance system in India to expand British control over Indian princely states.

Al-Biruni was a polymath who wrote extensively on various subjects, including astronomy, in his work 'Kitab al-Hind'.

Amjad Ali Khan is a world-renowned Indian classical musician known for playing the sarod.

Kalaripayattu is a traditional martial art that originated in Kerala and is often referred to as the 'mother of all martial arts.' It combines strikes, kicks, grappling, and weaponry with ancient medicinal practices. The art form is deeply rooted in the culture and history of the Malayali people.