general knowledge Online Quiz - 2508

The first Hennes store (which later became H&M) was opened by Erling Persson in 1947 in Västerås, Sweden. Stockholm was the site of later expansion, and Vegas/Venilla are unrelated to the company's origins.

H&M has a long-standing partnership with UNICEF, specifically through the 'All for Children' initiative which supports children's rights to education and healthcare in regions where H&M sources its products. While they may interact with other agencies, UNICEF is their primary global NGO partner.

FLA stands for the Fair Labor Association. It is a non-profit collaborative effort of universities, civil society organizations, and socially responsible companies dedicated to protecting workers' rights and improving working conditions worldwide. The other options are incorrect names.

H&M joined the Fair Labor Association (FLA) in early 2016, not 2010. In 2010, they were involved in other sustainability initiatives, but the specific membership with the FLA occurred later to further improve supply chain working conditions.

Norman G Pritchard, a British-Indian athlete, participated in the 1900 Paris Olympics and won two silver medals in athletics (200m hurdles and 60m dash). He is recognized as the first Indian-born Olympic medalist. Dilip Kumar, Som Nath Sharma, and Puneet Arora were not early Olympic participants.

Bhanu Athaiya became the first Indian to win an Oscar in 1982 for Best Costume Design for the film 'Gandhi'. Suraj Chandrakala, Anant Katyayni, and Narendra Pansari are not Oscar winners from India.

Rabindranath Tagore was the first Indian to receive a Nobel Prize, winning the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for his collection of poems 'Gitanjali'. Jagadish Chandra Bose was a renowned scientist but not a Nobel laureate. The other options are not associated with early Nobel Prizes.

Mahindra Satyam (formerly Satyam Computer Services) was an official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa. TCS, Infosys, and Wipro were not sponsors of that particular World Cup, though they have sponsored other sporting events.

To determine the first Indian to be honored with the Param Vir Chakra, we need to understand the significance of the Param Vir Chakra and the individuals listed as options.

The Param Vir Chakra is the highest military decoration awarded for acts of valor during wartime. It is awarded to members of the Indian Armed Forces. Each option represents a different individual, and we need to identify the first Indian to receive this honor.

A. Major Somnath Sharma: Major Somnath Sharma was the first Indian to be awarded the Param Vir Chakra. He received this honor posthumously for his exemplary leadership and bravery during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947.

B. Lt General Punita Arora: Lt General Punita Arora is not the correct answer. While she holds the distinction of being the first woman officer in the Indian Armed Forces to attain the rank of Lieutenant General, she did not receive the Param Vir Chakra.

C. Major Punita Arora: Major Punita Arora is not the correct answer. While she is a highly decorated officer and served in the Indian Army Medical Corps, she did not receive the Param Vir Chakra.

D. Lt General Somnath Sharma: Lt General Somnath Sharma is not the correct answer. While the name is similar to Major Somnath Sharma, he is not the first Indian to receive the Param Vir Chakra.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

A. Major Somnath Sharma

Jaspal is a Sanskrit/Punjabi name meaning 'one who is radiant like the Lord' or 'glorious'. In the context of this question about Indian name meanings, it is associated with Lord Krishna, who represents divine radiance. The other options do not accurately capture the meaning of Jaspal.

Jasraj is a Sanskrit name meaning 'King of Fame' or 'one with royal glory'. In the context of Indian name etymology, this is the correct interpretation. The other options (Hero of Fame, Lord Shiva, Lord Krishna) do not represent the accurate meaning of the name Jasraj.

Mitali is a Sanskrit name meaning 'friend' or 'friendly'. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'mitra' which means friend. The other options (example, Love, Kingdom) are not accurate meanings of this name.

Amod is a Sanskrit word meaning 'happiness', 'joy', or 'pleasure'. In the context of Indian name meanings, this represents the positive emotional state. The other options (Priceless, Formless, Bright) do not accurately represent the meaning of Amod.

Anshul is a Sanskrit name meaning 'radiant' or 'bright'. It is derived from the Sanskrit word indicating brightness or glow. The other options (Ray of Light, New Life, The Sun) are not accurate meanings of this name.

'Sanket' is a Sanskrit-derived word meaning 'signal,' 'symbol,' or 'sign.' It refers to a gesture, mark, or indication that conveys meaning or information. 'Dream' (swapna), 'Vital' (jeevaniya/jan-jiv), and 'In Brief' (sankshep) are unrelated meanings.

'Viral' means something related to or characteristic of a virus, or something that spreads rapidly like a virus (e.g., viral content, viral infection). 'Rare' describes something uncommon or infrequent, while 'Bravery,' 'Different,' and 'Giant' are unrelated to the viral concept.

'Mukul' is a Sanskrit word meaning 'bud' - specifically an unopened flower bud, symbolizing potential and new beginnings. 'Crown' (mukut), 'Moon' (chandra), and 'Pleased' (prasanna/prahit) are different words with distinct meanings.

'Hemant' refers to the early winter season (late autumn to early winter), which is poetically described as a beautiful, pleasant time of year in Indian literature. The name comes from the Sanskrit 'hemant' meaning the season itself. 'From The Heart' (seet/mann se), 'Golden Light' (sunehla prakash), and 'Hope' (aasha) are not the actual meaning.

COS, a brand under the H&M Group launched in 2007, stands for 'Collection of Style.' It focuses on modern, functional, and considered design. The other options like 'Low cost of selling' or 'Collect and Sell' are incorrect fabrications.