General Knowledge: Indian History, Sports & Beyond

St. Thomas the Apostle is traditionally believed to have arrived in Chennai (then Madras) around 52 AD to preach Christianity. He was martyred at St. Thomas Mount and several churches commemorate his legacy in the city.

The question claims the answer is St. Thomas Church at St. Thomas Mount. However, the most famous church built over St. Thomas's burial site is San Thome Basilica in Mylapore. St. Thomas Mount is the martyrdom site. The question's phrasing about burial and remembrance suggests Mylapore/Santhome might be more accurate.

A conservator is a court-appointed person responsible for managing the financial affairs of someone deemed physically or mentally unfit to handle their own matters. This is a legal guardianship arrangement specifically for financial protection.

The Indian Constitution originally had 395 articles when adopted in 1949. This count includes all articles across all parts covering fundamental rights, directive principles, duties, and constitutional machinery.

The Indian tricolour flag was first hoisted in Calcutta (now Kolkata) in 1906 by the Indian National Congress. 'culcutta' is a misspelling of Calcutta, which was the capital of British India at that time.

The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi on August 12, 1920. This was the first mass movement against British rule, involving boycott of British goods, institutions, and surrender of titles.

For n persons each shaking hands with every other person, total handshakes = n(n-1)/2. If handshakes = 105, then n(n-1) = 210, giving n = 15. Check: 15 × 14/2 = 105.

The Quit India Movement was launched on August 8, 1942. The number 15561 appears to be an encoded date. August 8, 1942 was a major movement demanding immediate independence during World War II.

The six fundamental rights are: Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, Right against Exploitation, Right to Freedom of Religion, Cultural and Educational Rights, and Right to Constitutional Remedies. Right to Free Education (Article 21A) and Right to Information were added later as separate legal rights.

After independence in 1947, India won 6 individual Olympic gold medals: 5 in men's hockey (1948, 1952, 1956, 1964, 1980) and 1 in shooting (Abhinav Bindra, 2008). Note: This question may not account for recent medals post-2008 cutoff.

Henry Ford, founder of Ford Motors, organized a peace mission in 1915 during World War I. He chartered a peace ship to Europe and campaigned for peace negotiations to end the war, demonstrating his pacifist ideals.

For n persons each shaking hands with every other person, total handshakes = n(n-1)/2. If handshakes = 66, then n(n-1) = 132, giving n = 12. Check: 12 × 11/2 = 66.

The Royal Indian Naval Mutiny of 1946 took place in Bombay (now Mumbai). This was a major uprising by Indian sailors against British authorities, signaling the final phase of the independence struggle.

TEN in TEN SPORTS stands for Taj Entertainment Network. This was part of the Taj Group's media and entertainment ventures. The brand represented sports broadcasting content under the Taj conglomerate umbrella.

Budget comes from the Old French word bougette, meaning a small leather bag or purse. The connection is that money was kept in these little bags, leading to the modern meaning of a financial plan. The other options are related to bags but don't share this etymology.

The 1956 Summer Olympics were hosted in Melbourne, Australia, making it the first Olympics held in the Southern Hemisphere. The other cities listed weren't hosts that year.

Vijayalakshmi adopted the stage name "Silk Smitha" after a film role, which became her permanent identity in the industry. She was born in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, and became a prominent actor in South Indian cinema before her death in 1996.