General Knowledge Quiz: Geography, Nutrition, Sports & Grammar

Rome is famously known as the 'City of Seven Hills' (Septimontium). The seven traditional hills are Palatine, Capitoline, Quirinal, Viminal, Esquiline, Caelian, and Aventine. Scotland, Thailand, and Guatemala are countries, not cities with this epithet.

India played its first ODI match against England in 1975 at Lord's during the inaugural Cricket World Cup. This was India's ODI debut. Australia did not play India in an ODI in 1976, and New Zealand also played India in 1975 but slightly after England.

Belgium is historically called the 'Cockpit of Europe' because it was the site of numerous battles between European powers (particularly at Waterloo). The term refers to Belgium's strategic location and history as a battleground. Belarus, Bulgaria, and Austria are not associated with this epithet.

K D Jadhav (Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav) was the first Indian to win an Olympic medal - a bronze in wrestling at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. P T Usha never won an Olympic medal. Rajyavardhan Rathore won silver in 2004, and Abhinav Bindra won gold in 2008, both much later.

The Asiatic Lion is found only in Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat, India. This is the last remaining natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion subspecies. Corbett and Ranthambore are famous for tigers, while Hazaribag is in Jharkhand but not known for lions.

'By the time' is the correct phrase here because it indicates that one action will be completed before another future action. 'By the time he finishes the projections' means the research will be completed when he finishes. 'Until' suggests waiting, 'At' suggests simultaneity, and 'In' suggests duration - none fit the context.

Anil Kumble was the first Indian to take 500 Test wickets, achieving this milestone in 2004. Kapil Dev retired with 434 wickets. J Srinath took 236 wickets. Bishan Singh Bedi took 266 wickets in his career - none reached 500.

Vitamin A is essential for maintaining healthy vision (especially night vision), keeping skin and mucous membranes healthy, and supporting the immune system to fight infections effectively.

Cuba has been historically known as the 'Sugar Bowl of the World' due to its vast sugar cane plantations and being one of the world's largest sugar exporters for much of the 20th century.

The Indian Air Force Academy (AFA) is located in Dundigal, Hyderabad. It is the premier training institution for officers of the Indian Air Force.

Mangal Singh Champia is a renowned Indian archer who has represented India in international competitions including the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He specializes in archery, not boxing, shooting, or hockey.

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) is essential for the proper functioning of the nervous system and helps in the digestion of carbohydrates. It supports nerve function and contributes to healthy digestion.

Aberdeen is known as the 'Granite City' because many of its historic buildings were constructed from locally quarried grey granite, which gives the city its distinctive silver appearance when weathered.

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) plays a vital role in the metabolism of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. It helps convert food into energy and maintains healthy tissues, including skin, eyes, and nerves.

Dehradun serves as the capital of Uttarakhand. It houses the state legislature, secretariat, and other important government offices of Uttarakhand state.

The correct idiomatic expression is 'at a profit' when describing selling something for financial gain. 'To a profit,' 'by a profit,' and 'from a profit' are not standard English constructions.

Vitamin B3 (Niacin) is essential for energy production, helping convert food into energy. It also promotes healthy skin by improving blood circulation and maintaining skin moisture and clarity.

The Herring Pond is located in the Atlantic Ocean. This geographical feature is associated with the Atlantic waters.

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is essential for amino acid metabolism and hemoglobin synthesis in red blood cells. B3 (niacin) primarily aids energy production, B2 (riboflavin) supports cellular function, and D regulates calcium absorption - none primarily drive protein metabolism or RBC production.

The English idiom "from bad to worse" means a situation is deteriorating further. The other options incorrectly swap prepositions and break the established expression's grammatical structure.