General Knowledge: Indian Geography & FIFA World Cup

The word ICICI Bank's logo is represented as I(egg)I. When another I falls and 'breaks' the egg, the parentheses transform into another I, giving I(I)I which visually represents the brand's stylized logo format.

Jamia Millia Islamia was originally established in Aligarh but shifted to Delhi in 1935 and is now centrally located in New Delhi. It became a central university in 1988.

India is the world's largest producer of mica, accounting for about 60% of global production. The main mica-producing states are Jharkhand, Bihar, and Rajasthan, with high-quality sheet mica found in these regions.

The Vanrani toy train operates at Mumbai's Nehru Centre (not Matheran, which has a different narrow-gauge railway). This miniature train takes visitors around the Nehru Planetarium and Centre grounds in Worli, Mumbai.

Chittorgarh Fort, the largest fort in India by area, is located in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh district. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was the capital of Mewar kingdom, famous for Jauhar tales of Rani Padmini.

Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district. Gir is in Gujarat, Kaziranga in Assam, and Tadoba in Maharashtra. Dandeli is known for hornbills, black panthers, and river rafting on the Kali.

Berar (now Vidarbha region) in Maharashtra is famous for cotton cultivation, especially the high-quality long-staple cotton grown in the black soil region. It's a key cotton belt of India along with Punjab and Haryana.

Manikaran is a pilgrimage site in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district, famous for its hot springs and both Hindu (Shiva temple) and Sikh (Guru Nanak visited) religious significance. It's on the Parvati River near Kasol.

The first official international football match was played between Scotland and England in 1872, ending 0-0. This predates FIFA's founding (1904) and is recognized as international football's debut, played at Hamilton Crescent in Glasgow.

Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup a record 5 times (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002), more than any other nation. Germany and Italy are next with 4 each. Brazil's legendary teams featured icons like Pelé and Ronaldo.

The first FIFA World Cup was held in Uruguay in 1930, which also won the tournament. Uruguay, as Olympic champions (1924, 1928), hosted and defeated Argentina 4-2 in the final. Only 13 nations participated due to trans-Atlantic travel costs.

Brazil won the 2002 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by South Korea and Japan. It was Brazil's 5th title, with Ronaldo scoring both goals in a 2-0 final against Germany. This was the first World Cup held in Asia.

The FIFA World Cup Trophy weighs approximately 4,970 grams (about 5 kg or 11 pounds). It was introduced in 1974, replacing the Jules Rimet Trophy. Made of 18-carat gold, it depicts two human figures holding Earth.

Goleo VI, a lion wearing a Germany jersey, was the official mascot for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Footix (1998), Naranjito (1982), and Juanito (1970) were mascots for different World Cup editions.

The Adidas Golden Shoe, also known as the Golden Boot, is awarded to the top goal scorer in tournaments like the FIFA World Cup and European Championship. It recognizes the player who scores the most goals, not goalkeepers or overall best players.

Adidas has been the official match ball supplier for all FIFA World Cup matches since 1970 and maintains a similar long-term partnership with UEFA. Nike, Puma, and Mitre provide balls for various leagues but not the official FIFA World Cup match balls.

Brazil hosted the 2014 FIFA World Cup, held from June 12 to July 13, 2014. This was the second time Brazil hosted the tournament (previously in 1950), with matches played across 12 different cities.

Kashmir is renowned worldwide for its handwoven carpets, known for intricate Persian-inspired designs, high knot density, and quality wool. The carpet weaving tradition in Kashmir dates back centuries and remains a significant craft industry.