General Knowledge: Cities, Cricket, Cinema & Automobiles

The Day of the Jackal (1971) was written by Frederick Forsyth. Forsyth is a British author known for thriller novels. John Grisham writes legal thrillers, Robert Ludlum wrote the Bourne series, and Stephen King writes horror.

The Indica DLS model specifically came with power steering plus A/C as standard features, which differentiated it from other Indica variants. The higher V2 and Xeta trims offered additional features like central locking, but DLS was positioned as the mid-variant with these two key comfort features.

Eyes Wide Shut was directed by Stanley Kubrick but was actually adapted from Arthur Schnitzler's 1926 novella "Traumnovelle" (Dream Story), not from any Stephen King novel. Kubrick and Stephen King had a famously contentious relationship over The Shining, but Kubrick's final film was based on Austrian literature.

The question appears to reference Tata Indica car variants/trim levels. Without authoritative documentation on what "DLG" specifically means in this context, this cannot be reliably verified. DLG may refer to a specific generation, model designation, or trim package of the Tata Indica.

Similar to question 62185, this references Tata Indica terminology where "DLS" is claimed to stand for "DL Standard." This appears to be model variant/trim nomenclature, but without official Tata documentation, the specific meaning cannot be authoritatively verified. The "S" designation in automotive typically refers to "Standard" or base trim levels.

The Tata Sumo Grande was introduced in 2008 and struggled in the market due to various factors including timing during the global financial crisis and changing consumer preferences. It failed to achieve the success of earlier Sumo models and was eventually phased out, making it the correct answer as the failure model.

This question refers to a specific mechanical issue with Tata vehicles. While gear shift pin problems can affect any gear, this appears to reference a known issue with Tata gearboxes. Without technical service documentation, the specific gear (second gear) claimed as the answer cannot be verified.

Most automotive manufacturers, including Tata, recommend oil service intervals between 5,000-15,000 km depending on the vehicle, oil type, and driving conditions. 10,000 km is a commonly recommended interval for modern vehicles using synthetic or semi-synthetic oils, making this the most reasonable answer among the options.

Sachin Tendulkar was born on April 24, 1973. This is a well-documented biographical fact. The other options (1970, 1972, 1974) are incorrect. Option B (24 April 1973) is the correct answer as marked.

Sachin Tendulkar's documented height is 5.5 feet (1.65 meters), which is a standard physical stat recorded in his cricket profiles. Options B, C, and D are incorrect heights.

In the legendary 664-run partnership for Shardashram School in 1988, Sachin Tendulkar scored 326 runs while Vinod Kambli made 338. This remains a record in school cricket. Option B is Kambli's score, not Sachin's.

Sachin Tendulkar made his Ranji Trophy debut for Bombay against Gujarat in the 1988-89 season. This was his first-class cricket debut at the domestic level in India.

Sachin Tendulkar made his Test debut in 1989 against Pakistan at Karachi. He was 16 years old. Option C has the correct country but wrong year - 1988 is before his actual Test debut.

Anil Kapoor is not directly related to Raj Kapoor. They are from different branches of the Kapoor family. Anil Kapoor is the son of Surinder Kapoor, while Raj Kapoor was from the Prithviraj Kapoor line. The term "Da ShowMan" specifically refers to Raj Kapoor.

New York is ranked first in the Global Cities Index and is classified as an Alpha++ city. It consistently tops global city rankings due to its economic power, cultural influence, and international connectivity. London, Paris, and Berlin are also highly ranked but below New York.

Tokyo has consistently ranked among the top cities worldwide for expatriate cost of living in surveys by firms like ECA International and Mercer, driven by high housing costs, expensive imports, and the strength of the Japanese yen. While cities like Geneva and Moscow are also expensive, Tokyo frequently claims the top spot in these rankings.

New York City has the highest number of billionaires of any city globally, particularly from finance, real estate, media, and technology sectors. While London and Moscow have significant billionaire populations, New York's financial hub status and diverse economy consistently place it first in billionaire rankings.

Mumbai is the most populous city proper in India, with over 12 million residents within its city limits (not counting the broader metropolitan area). While Shanghai and Karachi are also megacities, Mumbai's city proper population makes it the largest among these options.