General Knowledge: India, USA & World Facts

Nehru Place, established in the 1980s, emerged as Delhi's premier computer hardware and IT market, housing hundreds of shops dealing in computers, laptops, peripherals, and software. The commercial complex continues to serve as a major technology hub for both retail consumers and businesses in the National Capital Region.

The Lotus Temple, completed in 1986, serves as a Baha'i House of Worship and derives its popular name from its distinctive flower-like architecture comprising 27 free-standing marble-clad petals. The structure has won numerous architectural awards and welcomes over 4 million visitors annually, making it one of Delhi's most visited buildings.

Firoz Shah Tughlaq's tomb, constructed in the 14th century, stands within the Hauz Khas Complex adjacent to the reservoir he restored and renamed from Hauz-i-Alai to Hauz-i-Khas (royal tank). The tomb represents an excellent example of early Indo-Islamic funerary architecture and remains part of this vibrant cultural precinct in South Delhi.

When blue and yellow colors are mixed in equal proportions according to subtractive color theory (as with paints, dyes, or pigments), they produce green. This occurs because yellow pigment absorbs blue light while blue pigment absorbs red and green, leaving primarily green wavelengths to be reflected to our eyes.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, founded in 1870 and located on the eastern edge of Central Park, holds the distinction of being the largest art museum in the Western Hemisphere with over 2 million works in its collection. The Met encompasses approximately 2.2 million square feet of gallery space, dwarfing other major NYC museums like MoMA and the Guggenheim.

The Empire State Building held the title of tallest building in New York City for decades, standing 1,454 feet tall. The Chrysler Building was the tallest before 1931, while the World Trade Center surpassed the Empire State Building in the 1970s (though it was destroyed in 2001).

The Statue of Liberty stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. Ellis Island is nearby but was the immigration station, not the statue's location. Staten Island and Coney Island are both parts of New York but nowhere near the statue.

Michael Bloomberg served as Mayor of New York City from 2002-2013. The other options are from earlier eras - Ed Koch (1978-1989), John Lindsay (1966-1973), and Michael Douglas is an actor, not a politician. Note: This question reflects the era when Bloomberg was mayor.

The Radio City Rockettes were originally formed in St. Louis, Missouri in 1925 as the 'Missouri Rockets' before moving to New York City's Radio City Music Hall in 1932. They were never based in Philadelphia, Chicago, or Kansas City.

The New York City subway system has approximately 722 miles of track, making it one of the largest rapid transit systems in the world. This includes all mainline tracks (excluding yard and non-revenue tracks).

The RMS Titanic was destined to dock at Chelsea Piers in New York City, which were the primary passenger ship terminal at the time. Pier 59 was specifically designated for White Star Line ships. The ship sank before reaching its destination.

The New York Knicks are the NBA basketball team based in New York City. The Jets are an NFL football team, the Cosmos are a soccer team, and the Nets are an NBA team based in Brooklyn (though originally from New Jersey).

Ronald Reagan was a film star and television actor before becoming the 40th President of the United States (1981-1989). He appeared in over 50 films and hosted 'General Electric Theater.' The other presidents listed were not entertainers.

Dr. Verghese Kurien, known as the 'Father of India's White Revolution,' led Operation Flood that made India the world's largest milk producer. He founded the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Amul). MS Swaminathan is associated with the Green Revolution (agriculture).

January 23 is observed as National Day of Patriotism in India, commemorating the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose (born January 23, 1897). While often called 'Netaji Jayanti' or 'Parakram Diwas,' some contexts refer to it as Patriotism Day.

Sales tax is an indirect tax imposed on the sale of goods and services, collected by intermediaries and ultimately borne by consumers. In contrast, income tax, wealth tax, and estate duty are direct taxes paid directly by individuals or entities to the government.

The Prime Minister of India serves as the ex-officio (by virtue of office) Chairman of the Planning Commission (now replaced by NITI Aayog). This is because the Planning Commission was the apex body for formulating development plans, requiring the highest executive authority to chair it.

India follows a mixed economy combining capitalist and socialist elements - private ownership and market forces coexist with state intervention and public sector enterprises for social welfare. This model was adopted after independence to balance growth with equity.