general knowledge Online Quiz - 3252

Mohan Bagan Athletic Club, founded in 1889, is indeed India's oldest football club. It has a rich history and is based in Kolkata, having played a significant role in the development of football in India during the colonial era.

Barbara Millicent Roberts is the full name given to the iconic Barbie doll when she was created by Ruth Handler in 1959. The name was meant to give the doll a more sophisticated and complete identity.

The human heart has four valves: tricuspid, pulmonary, mitral, and aortic. These valves ensure one-way blood flow through the heart chambers and prevent backward flow, which is essential for efficient circulation.

Paleography is indeed the study of ancient writing systems and manuscripts. It involves deciphering, reading, and dating historical handwritten documents, which is crucial for understanding classical and medieval texts.

Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928, not Selman Waksman. Waksman discovered several antibiotics including streptomycin, but the first antibiotic (penicillin) was Fleming's discovery. The statement is therefore false.

Britain was the first country to introduce postage stamps in 1840 with the Penny Black, featuring Queen Victoria's profile. This revolutionized postal systems worldwide. India introduced stamps later in 1854 during British colonial rule.

From a scientific perspective, there is no empirical evidence that proves the existence of ghosts. The scientific method requires verifiable, reproducible evidence, which has not been provided for ghost phenomena. All reported paranormal experiences have alternative explanations involving psychology, physics, or misinterpretation of natural phenomena. Therefore, the correct answer is False - ghosts have not been scientifically proven to exist.

Duracell was created by Samuel Ruben and Philip Mallory. The brand was specifically developed to meet the growing power needs of cameras, which required reliable, long-lasting batteries. Energizer is Duracell's main competitor. Nippo and Panasonic are different battery brands. The 'Mallory' misspelling in the question should be corrected.

The Nile River in Africa is approximately 6,650 km long, making it the longest river in the world. The Amazon is the largest by discharge volume but second in length.

Earth completes one rotation on its axis in approximately 24 hours, creating day and night. The 365-day figure refers to revolution around the sun.