general knowledge Online Quiz - 4355

A1C (glycated hemoglobin) measures average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months by detecting glucose attached to hemoglobin. Unlike a finger-prick test which shows current sugar, A1C reflects longer-term glucose control. The other options are unrelated - sperm count is tested through semen analysis, blood group through antigen typing, and HIV through specific viral antibody/antigen tests.

Prannoy Roy is married to Arundhati Roy, sister of Rajya Sabha member Brinda Karat. He co-founded TV18 in 1988, which grew into a major news network (Network18). He served as economic advisor to the Ministry of Finance before entering television journalism. The other options are prominent journalists but don't match these specific biographical details.

Nitrous oxide (N2O) is commonly called 'laughing gas' because inhaling it produces euphoria and laughter. It's used as an anesthetic and analgesic in medical and dental procedures. Hydrogen peroxide is a disinfectant, sodium monoxide is a chemical compound, and 'Boxite' is a misspelling of bauxite (aluminum ore).

Prophylaxis refers to preventive measures taken to prevent disease, such as vaccines, antibiotics before surgery, or other preventive treatments. The word comes from Greek 'prophylaktikos' meaning 'guarding or preventing beforehand'. Keeping microorganisms out of food is food safety, boosters are part of prophylaxis but not its definition, and diet control is a therapeutic measure.

This is a Tamil line from director Bharathiraja's film 'Mann Vasanai' (1983). The line 'MOONU mudichala muttala aanen kelu kelu thambi' refers to a temple lamp. The response 'amman kovil kilakkale' indicates the temple's location to the east. The options are Tamil film titles - 'Vaidehi Kathirundhal', 'Poonthottakkavalkaran', and 'Oomai Vizhikal' are other films.

Vitamin K is essential for synthesizing prothrombin and other clotting factors in the liver. Without adequate Vitamin K, blood cannot clot properly, leading to bleeding disorders. The question's phrasing is slightly inaccurate - Vitamin K enables prothrombin production rather than 'releasing' it. Proteins are nutrients, dietary potassium doesn't directly control clotting, and Vitamin E is an antioxidant.

Nalanda University (427-1197 CE) in ancient India is widely considered the world's first residential university. Harvard was founded much later (1636). Anna University is a modern Indian institution, and 'Mexican university' is not a historical or accurate name. Nalanda attracted scholars from across Asia and was a major center of Buddhist learning.

This is a Tamil film dialogue reference. 'NAALU peru sonnanga' implies four people gave some opinion or instruction, and the speaker calls themselves a 'sagothari' (sister's daughter - cousin). 'Penn' means woman/girl, 'maman magan' is maternal cousin (male), and 'policekaran mahal' means policeman's wife. The dialogue plays on family relationships in Tamil cinema.

This is a Tamil film dialogue from 'Kadhal Oviyam' (1982). 'ANJU(5) viral kaatina aathamthan' refers to 'cutting the 5th love line'. In Tamil palmistry/folk tradition, the 5th line (anju viral) relates to love. 'Kuthu' is the correct answer - a folk dance form. The other options are Tamil film titles or phrases related to love themes in cinema.

The normal resting heart rate for adults ranges between 60-100 beats per minute. This range is established by cardiovascular health standards and represents a healthy resting pulse. Athletes may have lower resting rates, but 60-100 is the general population range.

This appears to be a Tamil entertainment/film trivia question where 'AARU(6)' likely refers to a film or code number. The answer 'idhu namma boomi' (this is our earth/land) is the correct response as marked.

This is an identical duplicate of question 55428 with the same content, options, and correct answer (B: idhu namma boomi). It references the same Tamil entertainment trivia about 'AARU(6)'.

Hiccups are involuntary contractions of the diaphragm - the large muscle separating your chest cavity from your abdominal cavity that helps you breathe. The spasm causes a sudden intake of breath followed by quick closure of the vocal cords, creating the 'hic' sound.

This appears to be Tamil film trivia where 'YELU(7)' (seven) and 'ettu natkal' (eight days) are clues pointing to a film or sequence. 'Michel Mathana Kaama Rajan' is the correct answer as marked - likely a character, actor, or film reference.

This Tamil entertainment question references 'ETTIL(8)' (eight) and describes a woman who was beautiful at eighteen and twenty. 'Rettai jadai vayasu' (double-braided age/youth) is the correct answer - likely referring to a film, character, or concept about youth and beauty.

Neena Gupta is indeed the correct answer - she is an M.Phil in Sanskrit, an NSD (National School of Drama) graduate, and has had extensive film and television career including Gandhi, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron, Daddy, Khalnayak, and Veer. The 'triple K' likely refers to a TV show or appearance.

This Tamil film question references 'ONBADAM(9)' (nine) and asks about something that happened 'along with you' or 'to you too'. The correct answer is 'Autograph' - a Tamil film where nine is likely significant to the plot or title.

This Tamil entertainment question asks for 'one out of ten' films. The correct answer is 'Vasool Raja' - likely referring to the Tamil comedy film 'Vasool Raja MBBS' starring Kamal Haasan. The number ten probably indicates it's part of a top-10 list or collection.