general knowledge Online Quiz - 4222

This is a Tamil proverb/riddle. The phrase translates to 'what will bite, a snake will not; what will bite, a mosquito will'. Among the options, only 'vannakili' (mosquito) fits the context of something that bites humans.

Marie Curie, along with her husband Pierre, discovered radium in 1898 through their pioneering work on radioactivity and pitchblende.

Guglielmo Marconi is credited as the inventor of radio for his pioneering work in wireless telegraphy, earning the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1909.

Sir Isaac Newton formulated the Law of Universal Gravitation, explaining that every particle attracts every other particle with a force proportional to their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.

Alexander Graham Bell is credited with inventing the telephone and was awarded the first US patent for it in 1876, though others like Elisha Gray were working on similar inventions.

Charles Babbage is called the father of the computer for designing the Difference Engine and Analytical Engine in the 19th century, considered the first mechanical computers.

This Tamil song lyric speaks of missed romantic connections - the singer says neither will see the other's beloved. The Pon ondru kanden line continues this theme of longing.

The line 'Oorellam thoongayile vilithirukum yen iravu, ulagamellam sirikayile aluthirukum antha nilavu' is from the song 'Odum Megangale' which speaks about the contrast between a sleeping town and a smiling world under moonlight. Option D correctly identifies this song from the given lyrics.

The philosophical line 'Onre solvar onre seivar' refers to the song 'Aaru maname aaru' which speaks about the unity of heart and mind, and how divine fate determines joy in sorrow and sorrow in joy. Option A is correct.

The line 'Ninaithathellam nadanthu vittal theiyvam yethumillai' is from the song that states whatever happened, happened for the best, and if we accept it, there's peace. Option C correctly identifies this philosophical song about acceptance and divine will.

The line about unspoken truth and unwalked beauty is from the song 'Unnai onru ketpen' which questions the nature of truth and expression. Option B correctly matches this philosophical inquiry about communication and authenticity.

The line 'Yengirinthaalum unnai naan ariven' is about recognizing someone deeply, and 'Marainthirunthu paarukum marmam' speaks about hidden truths being revealed. Option D correctly matches these themes of deep understanding and hidden secrets.

The line 'Agampavam konda sathiyaal' speaks about knowledge increasing with modesty/humility, and 'Vaarayo ven nilave' is about the fleeting nature of time. Option B correctly identifies this song about the ephemeral nature of opportunities and time.

The question about a dreamer who left after the dream ended is answered by 'Maalai pozhuthin mayakathile naan kanavu kanden' which speaks about seeing dreams in the twilight illusion. Option A correctly matches this dream-themed song.

The line about glances traveling with dreams and words traveling with the wind is answered by 'Kan pona pokile kaal pogalama kaal pona pokkile' which speaks about the relationship between eyes and feet - whether eyes go where feet go or vice versa. Option C is correct.

The question 'Paravai paranthu sella viduveno' (Would I let the bird fly away even if God came) is answered by 'Yena ninaithu yennai alaithaayo yen intha kolathai koduthaayo' which asks why God gave this fate. Option B correctly matches this existential question.

For high-speed immediate descent, pilots use spoilers to increase drag and reduce lift quickly, while elevators control pitch. Both work together for rapid descent - spoilers dump lift/energy, elevators manage descent angle. Options B and C are correct.

The 'step on the ball' mnemonic refers to the Turn Coordinator - if the ball is off-center, 'step' on the rudder pedal on the same side as the ball to center it. This helps pilots remember proper coordination during turns. Option C is correct.

A variometer measures vertical speed - rate of climb or descent. It's alternatively called Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) or Rate of Climb indicator. It shows whether aircraft is climbing or descending and how quickly. Option A is correct.