general knowledge Online Quiz - 3253

Rabindra Nath Tagore composed Jana Gana Mana in Bengali in 1911. It was first sung at the Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress. The song was adopted as India's national anthem in 1950. Jawaharlal Nehru was India's first Prime Minister, not a poet-composer.

Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai is one of the most famous Ganesha temples in India, visited by millions of devotees annually. It was built in 1801 and is located in Prabhadevi. The temple is renowned for its Ganesha idol and is especially popular during Ganesh Chaturthi.

Viticulture is the science, study, and production of grapes. It specifically deals with the cultivation of grape vines for winemaking. Apiculture is beekeeping, horticulture is garden cultivation, and sericulture is silk farming.

Surat in Gujarat is known as the Diamond Capital of India. It handles 90% of the world's diamond cutting and polishing industry. The city has a long history of diamond trade and craftsmanship, making it globally renowned in this sector.

Don Bradman scored 309 runs in a single day during the Test match against England at Leeds in 1930. This remains a record in Test cricket - no other batsman has scored 300 runs in a day. Bradman finished with an innings of 334.

The human heart beats approximately 100,000 times per day. At an average resting heart rate of 70-80 beats per minute, it completes around 100,000-115,000 beats daily. This continuous pumping is essential for circulating blood throughout the body.

A seismograph is the instrument used to measure and record the intensity of earthquakes. It detects ground vibrations caused by seismic waves. Hydrometers measure liquid density, polygraphs detect deception, and barometers measure atmospheric pressure.

John Logie Baird is credited with inventing the television. He demonstrated the first working television system in 1926. Baird was a Scottish engineer and pioneered the development of mechanical television. Edison invented the light bulb, Marconi developed radio telegraphy, and Faraday contributed to electromagnetism.

Zinedine Zidane headbutted Italian defender Marco Materazzi in the 2006 FIFA World Cup final. This incident occurred in extra time when France vs Italy was tied 1-1. Zidane was sent off, and Italy won the penalty shootout.

FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) has its headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland. It was founded there in 1904 and remains based in Zurich. The city houses the main administrative offices of world football's governing body.

Abhimanyu, Arjuna's son, was killed in the Chakravyuha (wheel formation) during the Mahabharata war. He knew how to enter the formation but not how to exit, as he had only heard the technique while in his mother's womb. The Kaurava warriors trapped and killed him.

The Milky Way Galaxy is classified as a barred spiral galaxy. It has a central bar-shaped structure with spiral arms extending outward. Our solar system is located in one of these spiral arms, about 26,000 light-years from the galactic center.

Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup 5 times: 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002. This makes Brazil one of the most successful teams in World Cup history, tying for the most championships with no other nation.

New Zealand was the first country to grant women the right to vote in 1893, ahead of most other nations. Australia followed in 1902, but New Zealand holds the distinction of being the pioneer in women's suffrage.

The Dexter cattle breed, originating from Ireland, is one of the smallest cattle breeds in the world, standing about 96-107 cm tall. However, there may be confusion with other miniature breeds depending on classification criteria.

Solid carbon dioxide is commonly called 'dry ice,' not 'liquid ice.' The term 'dry ice' comes from the fact that it sublimates directly from solid to gas at standard pressure, leaving no liquid residue, which is why it's called 'dry.'

Rabindranath Tagore was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for his collection of poems 'Gitanjali' (Song Offerings). This made him the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.

In the Mahabharata war, Karna saved the divine weapon (Vasavi Shakti) given by Indra for use against Arjuna. However, he was forced to use it against Ghatotkach, Bhima's son, to save the Kaurava army from destruction.

The Konark Sun Temple is located in Odisha (formerly Orissa) on the east coast of India, not in West Bengal. It is a 13th-century temple dedicated to the Sun God and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Research studies have shown that young children can recognize hundreds of brand logos before they start formal schooling. This reflects the pervasive nature of advertising and visual marketing in modern society.