sports Online Quiz - 779

Indian Robusta is a variety of coffee produced and exported from India, primarily grown in the southern states. India is known for both Arabica and Robusta coffee production. It is not related to rubber, tobacco, or jute as suggested in the other options.

Satish Gujaral is NOT a journalist - he is a renowned sculptor and architect. All other matches are correct: Amrita Shergil was a famous painter, Zahiruddin Dagar was a Dhrupad maestro, and Sitara Devi was a legendary Kathak dancer. The question correctly identifies the mismatch.

Bidesia is a folk form from Bihar, not Uttaranchal (Uttarakhand). The other matches are correct: Bihu is from Assam, Rasila (or Raas) is from Gujarat, and Krishnattam is from Kerala. This folk-drama form is associated with the Bhikhari Thakur tradition of Bihar.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintains and operates the Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system. RTGS is used for large-value transactions where funds are settled on a real-time and gross basis. The RBI is India's central banking institution responsible for monetary policy and payment systems.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintains and operates the Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system. RTGS is used for large-value transactions where funds are settled on a real-time and gross basis. The RBI is India's central banking institution responsible for monetary policy and payment systems.

Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD) is located in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. It is an institution of national importance under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, focusing on youth development research and training.

Amravati in Andhra Pradesh houses the Great Stupa of Amravati, a major Buddhist monument from the Mauryan period. It is one of the most important Buddhist sites in India, known for its intricate limestone carvings depicting Buddha's life and Jataka tales.

Raja Wodeyar established the Kingdom of Mysore in 1578, marking the beginning of the Wodeyar dynasty that ruled Mysore until 1947. The kingdom became one of the most powerful Hindu states in South India, later known for rulers like Tipu Sultan.

The Richter Scale measures earthquake magnitude using a base-10 logarithmic scale, where each whole number increase represents a tenfold increase in amplitude. This logarithmic design allows the scale to cover the enormous range of earthquake energies, from barely detectable to catastrophic.

The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was signed on March 5, 1931, between Mahatma Gandhi and Viceroy Lord Irwin. It marked a temporary agreement where civil disobedience was called off in exchange for political concessions, including the release of political prisoners and participation in the Round Table Conference.

The correct phrase is 'Il fait frais' which means 'It is cold' (referring to weather). This is an idiomatic expression using the verb 'faire', not 'être' like most weather expressions in French. Options A (est) and D (as) use forms of 'être' or 'avoir' incorrectly.

The correct phrase is 'Elles ont honte' meaning 'They (feminine) are ashamed'. The verb 'avoir honte' is the correct expression for feeling ashamed, not 'être honte'. Option A (sont) incorrectly uses 'être'.

The correct phrase is 'Vous avez raison' meaning 'You are right'. The verb 'avoir' is used with 'raison', not 'être' like in English. Options B (êtes) and C (faites) incorrectly use 'être' and 'faire'.

The correct phrase is 'Je suis fatigué' meaning 'I am tired'. Being tired is a state of being, so it uses the verb 'être' not 'avoir'. Option A (ai) incorrectly uses 'avoir'.

The correct phrase is 'Elle a le cafard' meaning 'She is feeling down/blue' (idiomatic expression). This uses the verb 'avoir', not 'être'. Options A (est) and B (fait) are incorrect.

The correct phrase is 'Nous sommes heureux' meaning 'We are happy'. Being happy is a state, so it uses the verb 'être' conjugated as 'sommes' for 'nous'. Option A (avons) incorrectly uses 'avoir'.

The correct phrase is 'Elle a soif' meaning 'She is thirsty'. Physical needs like hunger and thirst use 'avoir' in French, not 'être' like in English. Options B (est) and C (as) are incorrect conjugations.

The correct phrase is 'Vous faites semblant d'étudier' meaning 'You are pretending to study'. The expression 'faire semblant' uses the verb 'faire', conjugated as 'faites' for 'vous'. Options C (êtes) and D (avez) use wrong verbs.

The correct phrase is 'Il est très intelligent' meaning 'He is very intelligent'. Intelligence is a characteristic/trait, so it uses the verb 'être' conjugated as 'est' for 'il'. Options A (fait) and D (a) use wrong verbs.