Indian History, Geography & General Knowledge

Ghanshyam Das Birla (1894-1983) was a prominent Indian cotton merchant, industrialist, banker, and close associate of Mahatma Gandhi. He came from a Marwari business family, founded the Birla Group, and financially supported the independence movement and Gandhi's campaigns.

Milkha Singh (1929-2021) was legendary Indian sprinter who earned the nickname 'Flying Sikh' for his exceptional running speed. He won multiple gold medals at Asian Games and Commonwealth Games in the 1950s-60s and represented India in the 1960 Rome Olympics, narrowly missing an Olympic medal.

Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra was one of the most revered figures in Odissi dance and played a crucial role in reviving and popularizing this classical dance form from Odisha. Bharathanatiyam is primarily from Tamil Nadu, Kathak is from North India (Uttar Pradesh/Rajasthan), and Kathakali is from Kerala.

Zoo Zoo was Vodafone's advertising character representing their voice and data services. The cute alien-like characters were used to promote Vodafone's mobile services including both voice calling and data/internet plans. Telephone and cellular phone are too generic, while 'You and I' is unrelated.

Nike is named after the Greek goddess of victory. The name was suggested by Jeff Johnson, one of Nike's early employees, and represents triumph and athletic achievement. An African antelope is incorrect, and it's not the surname of founder Phil Knight.

The word 'quiz' has uncertain origins, but it is not derived from Latin, French, or Russian words for knowledge. The term emerged in English in the late 18th century, possibly as a whimsical invention. Since none of the given language options are correct, 'None of these' is the right answer.

Calcutta (now Kolkata) was the capital of British India until 1911, when the capital was shifted to Delhi in 1912. The decision was announced in 1911 during the Delhi Durbar, and the formal shift occurred in 1912. 1900, 1902, and 1910 are all incorrect.

Handloom weaving is the single largest industry in Tripura, employing a significant portion of the state's workforce and contributing substantially to the economy. While agriculture exists, Tripura is particularly renowned for its handloom products and textile traditions. Software and textile industries are not the primary sectors.

Khajjiar in Himachal Pradesh is called 'Mini Switzerland' due to its picturesque landscape of green meadows and dense forests resembling Swiss topography. The town is located near Dalhousie and is a popular tourist destination. Solan, Kasauli, and Dharamshala are not called by this nickname.

Dr. Khubichand Baghel was a prominent leader and advocate from the Chhattisgarh region who actively campaigned for separate statehood. He is widely recognized as one of the key figures who raised his voice in favor of creating Chhattisgarh as a separate state from Madhya Pradesh. Options A, B, and D (Haryana, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu) were already states and unrelated to Baghel's advocacy.

The name 'Bihar' is derived from the Sanskrit/Pali word 'Vihara', which means Buddhist monastery. Bihar was an ancient center of Buddhist learning and monastic life, with numerous viharas in the region. This etymological connection is well-documented in historical sources. Options A, B, and C are incorrect as the name is not related to forest, temple, or empire.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was elected to the Constituent Assembly from West Bengal (as part of the scheduled castes constituency). The key is that while he was from Bombay Province, the election was through a Bengal constituency. This was a common practice where representatives from one community could be elected from another province's reserved seats. The Bombay Presidency, United Provinces, and Punjab are incorrect.