general knowledge Online Quiz - 4100

The first Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded in 1901 to Sully Prudhomme (D), a French poet and essayist. The other options are much later Nobel laureates: Herta Muller (2009), Doris Lessing (2007), and J.M.G. Le Clezio (2008). This question tests knowledge of Nobel Prize history.

The Antara lyrics 'Sheeshe k Khwaab le ke...' are from the 2008 film 'Ghajini' starring Aamir Khan. This song appears in the film's soundtrack. Ghulam, Darr, and Baazigar are other Bollywood films but not the correct source of these lyrics.

The Tamil phrase 'sEPTEMBER maadham septembar maadham vaazhvin thunbaththai tholaiththu vittoam' (September month, you left the burden of life and went away) is from the film 'Alai Payuthe' (A), a 2000 Tamil film starring Madhavan and Shalini. The other options are different Tamil films.

The first Nobel Peace Prize was awarded in 1901 jointly to Henry Dunant (C), founder of the Red Cross, and Frederic Passy. Dunant is recognized for his humanitarian work. Barack Obama (2009), Martti Ahtisaari (2008), and Albert Arnold Gore (2007) are much later laureates.

The Antara lyrics 'Jeevan khushiyon ka Ek jhonka sa hai..' are from the 2000 film 'Kaho Na Pyar Hai' (C) starring Hrithik Roshan and Amisha Patel. This was Hrithik Roshan's debut film. Rang De Basanti, Fiza, and Yaadein are other Bollywood films but not the correct source.

The Antara lyrics 'Kab se hai dil mein mere.. Armaan kaahin ankahen..' are from the 2000 film 'Kalyug' (B) starring Akshaye Khanna and Twinkle Khanna. Pardes, Drona, and Bluffmaster are other Bollywood films but not the correct source of these lyrics.

The first Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences was awarded in 1969 jointly to Ragnar Frisch and Jan Tinbergen (A), pioneers in econometrics. The other options are much later laureates: Leonid Hurwicz (2007), Elinor Ostrom and Oliver Williamson (2009), and Paul Krugman (2008).

The Tamil phrase 'OCTOBER madathil avalai naan kanden' (I saw her in October) is from the film 'Sandai' (C), a Tamil film. The other options Kuthu, Veerappu, and Emmagan are different Tamil films. This is a Tamil cinema song identification question.

The Tamil phrase 'NOVEMBER madham naalam thedhi kadhali kayil irupaal' (In November month, searching for happiness, you'll be in my hand) is from the film 'Red' (B), a Tamil film. Youth, Sri, and Album are other Tamil films but not the correct source.

The lyrics are from the song "Mehfil Me Hasin" which appears in the Bollywood film DDLJ (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge). This song plays during the mehfil scene. Baazigar, Mohabbatein, and Darr are other Shah Rukh Khan films but not the source of these lyrics.

The Tamil song "Polaama Kudhira savaaari Sailaama DECEMBER kacheri" is from the movie Kandasamy. Kuselan, Bheema, and Vallavan are other Tamil films but not the source of these lyrics.

Hobbes is the tiger companion of Calvin in the comic strip Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson. While Hobbes appears as a stuffed tiger to others, he's a living, talking tiger to Calvin. He is not a bear, snake, or rabbit.

Calvin, the protagonist of Calvin and Hobbes, is consistently portrayed as a 6-year-old boy throughout the comic strip. He is not 4, 5, or 7 years old. His age is well-established in Bill Watterson's comic series.

Ms. Wormwood is Calvin's teacher in the Calvin and Hobbes comic strip by Bill Watterson. Her name is a reference to the devil's assistant in C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters. She is not Ms. Rosaline, Ms. Susie, or Ms. Ruby (Susie Derkins is Calvin's classmate, not his teacher).

Love and attraction are influenced by multiple hormones including oxytocin (bonding hormone), neurotrophins like NGF (nerve growth factor involved in neural plasticity during romantic love), and pheromones (chemical signals that trigger social responses). Pheromones play a role in initial attraction and mate selection in humans. Adrenaline is associated with stress responses, while levothyroxine and iodine relate to thyroid function, not love.

Chiranjeevi, the legendary Telugu cinema actor, made his debut with the 1978 film 'Punadhirallu' directed by R. R. Choudhury. This film marked the beginning of his illustrious career in Telugu cinema. His later films like 'Abhilasha' (1983) and others came after this debut. 'Punaminagu' is not a known Telugu film title.

Nagarjuna, a prominent Telugu cinema actor, made his debut with the 1986 film 'Vikram' directed by V. Madhusudhan Rao. This film launched his successful career in the Telugu film industry. 'Vikkidada' (1984) was his father Akkineni Nageswara Rao's film, 'Majnu' was from 1987, and 'Vicky' is not a correct title from his early career.

Venkatesh, a major Telugu cinema star, made his acting debut with the 1986 film 'Kaliyuga Pandavulu' directed by K. R. Varma. This film marked the beginning of his successful career in Tollywood. 'Swarna Kamalam' (1988), 'Ontari Poratam', and 'Prema' are all from later in his career.

In Hindu mythology, Kamadeva is the God of love and desire, often depicted as a young winged man with a bow and arrows made of flowers. He is the Hindu equivalent of Cupid or Eros in Western mythology. Krishna, Shiva, and Kartikeya are major deities but they are not specifically the gods of love - Krishna is associated with divine love and devotion, Shiva is the destroyer/transformer, and Kartikeya is the god of war.