math & puzzles Online Quiz - 113

East Bengal won the 2009-10 Federation Cup by defeating Lajong FC in the final. The match ended 0-0 after extra time, and East Bengal won 3-0 in the penalty shootout to claim their sixth title.

In 2009, 'Apple A Day' Properties in Kochi, Kerala, created a 103-foot Christmas star that was recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest ornamental star. The other options are unrelated corporate entities.

Shrawan Kumar, a scientist of Indian origin, received Canada's highest civilian award - the Order of Canada. He was recognized for his contributions to medical research, particularly in the field of orthopedics and biomechanics. The Order of Canada is awarded to Canadians who have made outstanding contributions to the country.

Peter Moore, a British IT consultant, was released in December 2009 after being held hostage in Iraq for 31 months. The other options like Michael Moore or Peter Bishop are unrelated public figures or fictional characters.

POSCO, the South Korean steel major, received final clearance from the Ministry of Environment and Forests for acquiring forest land in Orissa (now Odisha) for its $12 billion steel plant project. POSCO signed a MoU with the Odisha government in 2005 for this project, which was one of the largest foreign direct investments in India at that time.

Billy Arjan Singh was a renowned conservationist famous for his work with tigers and leopards in Dudhwa National Park. He passed away in January 2010. Pinchot and Roosevelt are historical American conservationists.

V.J. Kurian was named chairman of the International Pepper Community (IPC) for 2009-2010. IPC is an intergovernmental organization of pepper producing countries, and India has been an active member. Kurian served as the chairman representing India's interests in the global pepper trade during his tenure.

Carlos Beltran Leyva was arrested in late December 2009/early January 2010, shortly after his brother Arturo Beltran Leyva was killed in a shootout. This crippled the leadership of the Beltran Leyva Cartel at that time.

Burj Khalifa in Dubai holds the record as the tallest man-made structure ever built. It officially opened on January 4, 2010, standing at 828 meters (2,717 feet). The Eiffel Tower, though iconic, is much shorter at 324 meters.

Dr. Ramachandran Thekkedath was appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of CUSAT in early 2010. Mercy Williams was a former Mayor of Kochi, and R.S. Gavai was a Governor, making them incorrect for this academic post.

B.R. Shetty, the founder of NMC Healthcare, famously purchased the entire 100th floor of the Burj Khalifa (then Burj Dubai) for his personal use. The other individuals listed are not the owners of this specific floor.

Tsutomu Yamaguchi is officially recognized as the only survivor of both the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings. He was in Hiroshima on business during the first bombing, then returned to his home in Nagasaki in time to experience the second bombing. He died on January 6, 2010, at age 93.

On January 4, 2010, a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck the Solomon Islands, specifically near Rendova, triggering a tsunami and landslides that destroyed hundreds of homes. While Indonesia is seismically active, this specific date and magnitude match the Solomon Islands event.

Bhaichung Bhutia was named Player of the Decade by Goal.com in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Indian football. He served as captain of the Indian national team and is widely regarded as one of India's greatest footballers. Goal.com is a respected football news website.

In early January 2010, China's National Meteorological Center issued an orange alert (the second-highest level) due to record-breaking snowstorms and heavy fog in Beijing and surrounding northern provinces, causing significant travel disruptions.

In early 2010, the CBI received sanction to prosecute Sajjan Kumar for his alleged involvement in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The other names listed are not associated with this specific legal development regarding the 1984 carnage.

The prefix 'ab-' means away, from, or off, as in 'absent' or 'abduct'. 'Within' is 'intra-', 'before' is 'pre-', and 'above' is 'super-'.

The root 'circ-' (or 'circum-') means round or circle, as in 'circuit' or 'circumference'. 'Flow out' is 'flu-', 'across' is 'trans-', and 'well' is 'bene-'.

The prefix 'post-' means after or behind, as in 'postpone' or 'postscript'. 'Send' is 'mit-', 'before' is 'pre-', and 'against' is 'anti-'.

The prefix 'bi-' comes from Latin and means 'two' or 'twice'. Examples include bicycle (two wheels), bilingual (two languages), binoculars (two eyes), and bimonthly (twice a month or every two months). The other options don't represent the meaning of this prefix.