Mixed General Knowledge Quiz

'Trifle' means something of little value or importance - exactly matching the definition. Goon is a thug. Jorum is a large drinking vessel. Famulus is an assistant. 'Trifle' also means a small amount (a trifle).

'Kibosh' means to stop or restrain something, as in 'put the kibosh on' (put an end to). Furfuraceous means powdery. Detente is tension reduction. Gack is an exclamation. Kibosh is the checking/restraining element.

'Perdition' means eternal damnation or hell, derived from Latin 'perdere' (to destroy). Pounds is currency/weight. Abject means wretched. Burnie is a name. Perdition is the correct theological term for eternal damnation.

Richard Nixon made this quote famous during the Watergate scandal, referring to his decision to destroy the infamous White House tapes that contained evidence of wrongdoing. The quote exemplifies his attempts to explain away the destruction of evidence as a result of being under medication and stress at the time.

This quote is attributed to Alberta Lee Cox, though she is not a widely known public figure. However, among the given options, B is marked as correct. The quote emphasizes the principle of continuous improvement and excellence - that having the potential to be better creates an obligation to actually pursue improvement.

Randolph Bourne (note the spelling variation in the option) was an American progressive writer and intellectual known for his philosophical reflections on experience and society. This quote reflects his view that most people fail to engage deeply with their own life experiences and the lessons they contain.

Will Rogers, the famous American cowboy humorist and wit, made this quote famous. It captures his characteristic observational humor about human nature - we find things amusing when they happen to others but not when they happen to ourselves. Rogers was known for such aphorisms about human folly.

Aesop, the ancient Greek storyteller famous for his fables, is credited with this quote. It reflects the moral wisdom found in his fables - that constantly compromising your principles to accommodate others will eventually leave you with no principles at all. This aligns with themes in fables like 'The Miller, His Son, and the Donkey.'

Victor Hugo, the renowned French author of Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre Dame, wrote this profound quote about love and acceptance. The quote captures the essence of being loved for who you truly are, including your flaws, rather than for a perfect image. This is one of Hugo's most famous reflections on human connection.

Cynthia Nelms is credited with this pragmatic quote about choosing happiness. The quote reflects a stoic philosophy - since others won't be affected by your misery, you might as well choose happiness. It's a practical approach to emotional well-being rather than wallowing in unhappiness that benefits no one.

The square root of 3 is approximately 1.732. This is a commonly used surd value in mathematical calculations and geometry problems. Options A (2.546), B (1.144), and D (1.221) are incorrect decimal approximations.

Sri Lanka defeated India in the 1979 Cricket World Cup, becoming the first non-test playing nation to beat India in an international match. This was a historic upset in cricket history. West Indies, Australia, and England were all established test-playing nations by then.

Mark Taylor's well-known nicknames during his career were 'Tubby' (due to his build) and 'Stodge'. 'Helium Bat' was another nickname. 'Stumpy' was not one of his nicknames, making it the correct answer to this negative question.

Ravi Shastri (misspelled as 'sastry' in the question) played county cricket for Glamorgan in 1987. He was a successful overseas professional for the Welsh county. The question contains a typo in the player's name.

Sri Lanka was known as Ceylon until 1972 when it changed its name. The name Ceylon was derived from ancient Tamil and Sanskrit names. Lankesh is not a historical name, East Pakistan became Bangladesh, and Spice Island refers to different locations.

The United Nations was officially established on October 24, 1945, after the UN Charter was ratified by the five permanent Security Council members and a majority of other signatories. This date is now celebrated as United Nations Day each year.

Sikandar Lodi (Sikinder Lodi), the Sultan of Delhi from 1489 to 1517, founded the city of Agra in 1504 and made it his capital. The Mughal emperors Akbar, Jahangir, and Shah Jahan later developed Agra further, building the Taj Mahal and other monuments.

J.R.D. Tata's autobiography is titled 'Beyond the Last Blue Mountain' (the question has a minor wording variation with 'dark' instead of 'last'). He was the pioneering chairman of Tata Group and wrote about his life and industrial journey. Ratan Tata is his successor, not the autobiography author. The Ambani family options are unrelated to this work.