General Knowledge Quiz

Shark corneas are remarkably similar to human corneas in structure and refractive properties, making them useful for transplantation research. Other marine mammals like dolphins, whales, and seals have different corneal adaptations.

A landlocked sea is a body of water entirely enclosed by land with no direct connection to the ocean. The Aral Sea (between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan) is the most famous example, though it has severely shrunk due to water diversion. The Timor Sea, Arafura Sea, and North China Sea are all connected to oceans.

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is a parliamentary committee that examines government spending, specifically non-plan expenditures. Options A and B are incorrect because the PAC works under Parliament, not the President or CAG. Option D describes the Committee on Public Undertakings. Option C is correct as the PAC's primary role is reviewing government expenditure.

Dr. S Radhakrishnan served as Vice President of India for two consecutive terms from 1952-1962, making him the first VP to serve two full terms. Dr. R Venkataraman, Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma, and VV Giri served one term each. Bhairon Singh Shekhawat served one term.

Dadabhai Naoroji was known as the "Grand Old Man of India" for his pioneering role in India's independence movement and economic critique (Drain Theory). Bal Gangadhar Tilak was the "Father of Indian Unrest", Mahatma Gandhi was the "Father of the Nation", and Lala Lajpat Rai was "Punjab Kesari".

George Yule was the first English President of INC in 1888 ( Allahabad session). William Wedderburn was Scottish (president in 1889, 1910). A O Hume was Scottish (founder, not president). Henry Cotton was also English but became president later in 1904.

Namdapha National Park is located in Arunachal Pradesh in the Eastern Himalaya biodiversity hotspot. It is the largest protected area in the Eastern Himalaya and is home to diverse wildlife including tigers, leopards, and endangered species like the Hoolock gibbon. The park spans altitudes from 200m to 4500m, giving it varied vegetation zones.

At the time of India's independence in 1947, female literacy was indeed approximately 8%, reflecting the severe educational disparities during British colonial rule. This contrasts with male literacy which was around 27% at independence. Post-independence, India launched massive literacy campaigns and educational programs that have significantly improved these figures over the decades.

The first East Asia Summit was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in December 2005, not Singapore. It was attended by 16 countries and established the EAS as a forum for dialogue on strategic issues in the Asia-Pacific region. Singapore has hosted other regional meetings but not the inaugural EAS summit.

Shivanasamudra Falls in Karnataka is the correct answer as it housed India's (and Asia's) first hydro-electric power station, commissioned in 1902. The other options are water bodies or reservoirs but not associated with the first hydro-electric project.

M.S. Subbulakshmi, primarily a legendary classical singer who appeared in a few films, received Bharat Ratna in 1998, making one film actor awardee. No other film actors have received this honor as of 2024.

A.R. Rahman made his Hindi film debut with Rangeela (1995), not Roja which was his Tamil debut. Roja (1992) was his first film overall but in Tamil cinema, not Hindi.

The Slow Food Movement originated in Italy in 1986 as a response to the opening of a McDonald's near the Spanish Steps in Rome. It began as a protest against fast food culture and has since become a global movement.

Charles Goodyear discovered the vulcanization process in 1839, which transforms natural rubber into a more durable material by adding sulfur and applying heat. This process revolutionized rubber manufacturing by making rubber stable and useful. Radial tires were invented much later (1940s) by Michelin, and artificial rubber was developed through entirely different chemical processes.

In email and business communication, FYA stands for 'For Your Amusement' - used when sharing something lighthearted or entertaining. This is different from FYI (For Your Information) which is for serious informational content. The other options are either overly formal or don't exist in common email usage.