India and World General Knowledge Quiz

Borneo is the correct answer as it is divided into three countries: Indonesia (Kalimantan), Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak), and Brunei. New Guinea is divided between Indonesia (Papua) and Papua New Guinea (only two countries), while Celebes and Timor are not divided into multiple countries in the same way.

The National Food Security Mission in India includes missions for Rice, Wheat, and Pulses to increase production of these crops. Oilseeds is not included in the National Food Security Mission but is covered under separate schemes like the National Mission on Oilseeds and Oil Palm.

Sukna scam involved irregular land allocation in West Bengal related to the Indian Army. It was a major corruption scandal that came to light in early 2010, implicating high-ranking military officials.

The BASIC group comprised four major developing nations - Brazil, South Africa, India, and China. This bloc coordinated their positions on climate change negotiations at the Copenhagen summit. The name BASIC itself comes from the first letters of these four countries.

The Rangnath Mishra Commission dealt with issues related to religious and linguistic minorities and their welfare. It recommended reservation for minorities in education and government jobs. The report was presented to Parliament in December 2009 but faced significant opposition.

Deep Joshi, a social worker dedicated to rural development, received the 2009 Ramon Magsaysay Award. He was recognized for his decades of work empowering communities in the Himalayan region. The award is considered Asia's equivalent of the Nobel Prize.

Iodine is abundantly available in seawater and is used to treat iodine deficiency disorders like goiter. Seafoods and iodized salt are common sources. The deficiency causes thyroid problems and was historically common in landlocked regions.

Yapaniya was an ancient school of Jainism that is now extinct. It was one of the several traditions within Jainism during ancient times. The school is mentioned in Jain texts and historical records.

Jahangir did not fight the Battle of Balkh - it was fought by Aurangzeb later in 1646-47. Babar fought Khanwa (1527), Humayun fought Chausa (1539), and Akbar fought Haldighati (1576). Only the Jahangir-Balkh pairing is incorrect.

The Kirtistambha (Victory Tower) at Chittor was built by Rana Kumbha in the 15th century to commemorate his victory over Mahmud Khilji of Malwa. It stands 37 meters tall and is an iconic symbol of Rajput architecture and pride.

Cuba is not part of the Anglo-American cultural realm, which includes countries with British and American cultural influences like Canada, USA, and Mexico. Cuba has a Spanish colonial heritage and different cultural traditions.

The Kalpasar Project is located in Gujarat and aims to build a freshwater reservoir in the Gulf of Khambhat by constructing a dam. It is one of India's largest planned freshwater projects and will provide water for irrigation and drinking.