TV Show Hosts & General Knowledge

The Prince was written by Niccolo Machiavelli in 1513. This Italian Renaissance political treatise is considered one of the most influential works on political philosophy. Machiavelli wrote it while exiled from Florence, dedicating it to Lorenzo di Piero de' Medici.

A Farewell to Arms was written by Ernest Hemingway in 1929. This semi-autobiographical novel draws from Hemingway's experiences as an ambulance driver in Italy during World War I. It's considered one of his greatest works and a classic of modernist literature.

Trygve Lie of Norway was the first Secretary-General of the United Nations, serving from 1946 to 1952. He was selected after the UN's establishment following World War II. His tenure dealt with early Cold War tensions including the Korean War.

The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), a premier research institution under CSIR, is located in Hyderabad. Established in 1977, it is renowned for cutting-edge research in molecular and cellular biology.

The Railway Staff College, now known as the National Academy of Indian Railways (NAIR), is located in Vadodara, Gujarat. It trains railway officers and is housed in the historic Pratap Vilas Palace built in 1914.

The famous Dilwara Temples, renowned for their exquisite marble carvings and Jain architecture, are located in Mount Abu, Rajasthan. Built between 11th and 13th centuries, they are considered pilgrimage sites of immense importance.

The Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, an autonomous research institute under DST, is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Established in 1968, it specializes in geological studies of the Himalayan region.

Bijapur in Karnataka is famous for the Gol Gumbaz, the massive mausoleum of Muhammad Adil Shah built in the 17th century. It is renowned for its architectural brilliance, particularly its enormous dome and the famous whispering gallery where even the faintest sound echoes. The statue of Gomateswara is located at Shravanabelagola, not Bijapur.

Jonathan Goodwin is the host of 'One Way Out', a reality TV show where he performs escape artist stunts and challenges. Goodwin is a British escapologist and stunt performer known for his death-defying feats.

Ben Bailey was the original host of Cash Cab, a game show where unsuspecting taxi passengers answer trivia questions for money. The show aired on Discovery Channel starting in 2005. Mike Rowe hosts Dirty Jobs, Bruce Parry is a British explorer known for Tribe, and Dave Mordal is a comedian, not a game show host.

Mike Rowe is the iconic host of Dirty Jobs, a show where he performs difficult, dirty, and dangerous jobs alongside regular workers. The show ran for over 150 episodes. Jonathan Goodwin is an escapologist, Bruce Parry is an adventurer from Tribe, and Josh Bernstein hosted Digging for the Truth.

Bear Grylls (note: spelled 'Gryllis' in the option - a typo) is the host of Man vs Wild, where he demonstrates survival techniques in extreme environments. He's a former British SAS serviceman. Mack Machowicz hosted Future Weapons, Josh Bernstein did adventure documentaries, and Dave Mordal is a comedian.

Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage are the iconic duo who hosted MythBusters, testing scientific myths and urban legends through experiments. Jamie was the stoic, bearded special effects expert and Adam was the energetic, expressive builder. No 'Dave' or 'Bill' were main hosts - the options mix in random first names.

Les Stroud (misspelled as 'Less' in option D) hosts Survivorman, where he films himself surviving in remote locations alone for 7 days, carrying all camera equipment. Unlike Man vs Wild's crew support, Stroud operated completely solo. Mike Rowe does Dirty Jobs, Bruce Parry is an adventurer, and Dave Mordal is a comedian.

Josh Bernstein hosted the Discovery Channel series "Into the Unknown," where he explored mysteries and ancient cultures around the world. Bear Grylls is known for "Man vs. Wild," Bruce Parry for "Going Tribal," and Ben Bailey was a game show host.

Bruce Parry hosted the documentary series "Going Tribal," where he lived with indigenous tribes around the world. Bear Grylls is known for survival shows, Jonathan Goodwin is a stunt performer, and Ben Bailey was a game show host.

Dean Jones, a former Australian batsman and commentator, was fired from his commentator job after making a racist on-air comment about Hashim Amla during a Sri Lanka vs South Africa match. He referred to Amla as a "terrorist," which led to his dismissal. The other options are commentators not associated with this incident.

Navjot Singh Sidhu, a former Indian opener and current commentator, is known for his verbose style and famous one-liners. He lost his commentary job after uttering an expletive on air. Nasser Hussain, Ravi Shastri, and Graham Gooch are commentators not associated with this specific incident.

Dave Mordal hosted the show "Wreckreation Nation" on the Discovery Channel. Mike Rowe hosts "Dirty Jobs," Bruce Parry is known for "Going Tribal," and Less Stroud (likely Les Stroud) hosts "Survivorman."