general knowledge Online Quiz - 2797

Kiran Bedi received the Magsaysay Award in 1994 for her work in police reform and prison management, becoming the first Indian woman to receive this prestigious award. Indira Gandhi received Bharat Ratna, not Magsaysay. Sarojini Naidu and Leela Seth did not receive Magsaysay.

Getting stuck in a lift is primarily stressful and uncomfortable due to confinement and uncertainty (Option B). While it can be hazardous in rare cases, statistics show it is rarely fatal with only minor injuries like bruising possible (Option E). Option A overstates the danger, C is incorrect as it's not 'very safe', and D is an idiom unrelated to safety.

Sarojini Naidu served as the first woman Governor of an Indian state (Uttar Pradesh) from 1947-1949. She was a prominent freedom fighter and poet, breaking gender barriers in post-independence India's political landscape.

While a mobile phone is useful for calling for help, having water addresses immediate survival needs during prolonged entrapment. Hydration is critical if rescue takes time, making water the most essential item to carry regularly.

When stuck in a lift, pressing the door open button can be dangerous if the lift is between floors. Forcing doors yourself or opening the ceiling hatch are extremely hazardous actions that should be avoided - leave door operations to trained professionals.

The optimal sequence is: first repeatedly press door open (2), then phone emergency phone (3), then press alarm (4), call emergency services (5), and finally shout/bang (1) as a last resort. This order uses built-in systems first before external help and physical measures.

In a falling lift, holding a handrail helps maintain position, and leaning against a wall with knees bent helps absorb impact. Jumping is ineffective and dangerous, while lying/squatting doesn't protect you as well as the wall lean with bent knees position.

Claustrophobia is the fear of enclosed spaces and is a common psychological reaction to being trapped in a confined space like a lift. While hyperventilation can occur during panic attacks, claustrophobia is the primary condition specifically associated with enclosed spaces. Hypothermia requires cold exposure, anaphylaxis is an allergic reaction, and hypoglycemia relates to blood sugar levels - none of which are specifically caused by being stuck in a lift.

Lift safety regulations typically require inspections every six months to ensure proper maintenance and safe operation. This frequency allows for regular monitoring of mechanical systems, safety brakes, and emergency features. Monthly inspections would be excessive, while annual inspections might not catch potential issues in time.

China has been the world's largest producer of rare earth minerals for decades, controlling the majority of global production capacity. The United States, Japan, and India are not major producers in comparison, making China the clear correct answer despite the vague temporal reference.

Sonia Gandhi served as the Chairperson of the National Advisory Council (NAC) during both UPA I (2004-2009) and UPA II (2009-2014), providing policy guidance to the government. Manmohan Singh was Prime Minister, Rahul Gandhi and Pranab Mukherjee were never NAC chairs.

Mother Teresa (born Agnes Gonxhe Bojaxhiu) dedicated over 50 years of her life to serving the poorest of the poor, the sick, and the dying in Kolkata, earning global recognition as the 'angel of mercy' and receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. The description precisely matches her lifelong humanitarian mission.

P.T. Usha became the first Indian woman to reach an Olympic final when she placed fourth in the 400m hurdles at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, winning her semifinal to advance. Anju George is a long jumper, Asha Agarwal was a marathon runner, and Sania Mirza is a tennis player.

Shakuntala Devi was known as the 'Human Computer' for her extraordinary ability to perform complex mathematical calculations mentally without mechanical aids, including famous demonstrations of multiplying large numbers instantly and extracting cube roots. She authored books on mathematics and puzzle-solving.

Guernica (1937) is widely considered Pablo Picasso's most famous and influential painting, a powerful anti-war masterpiece created in response to the bombing of a Basque town during the Spanish Civil War. The statement is true.

World Environment Day was established by the United Nations in 1973 and has been celebrated annually on June 5th since 1974. It serves as a global platform for environmental awareness and action.

Sri Lanka was known as Ceylon during British colonial rule and retained this name after independence in 1948. The country officially changed its name to Sri Lanka in 1972.

New York City acquired the nickname 'The Big Apple' in the 1920s, popularized by sports writer John J. Fitz Gerald. It became an official tourism slogan in the 1970s.

Cats can hear ultrasonic frequencies up to approximately 64,000 Hz, far beyond the human range of about 20,000 Hz. This ability helps them detect prey movements and communicate with kittens.