general knowledge Online Quiz - 4456

In Hindu mythology, Parshuram received his divine axe (parshu) from Lord Shiva after performing severe penance. This weapon, capable of incredible destruction, was used by Parshuram to cleanse the earth of corrupt Kshatriya kings 21 times. The axe symbolizes Shiva's blessing for righteous warfare.

The statement is true because 'Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' was indeed telecast for more than 5 years. The popular Indian soap opera ran for nearly a decade (over 8 years) from 2000 to 2008, making 'True' the correct answer.

'Athadu' is the correct Telugu name of the Tamil movie dubbed version starring Mahesh Babu. The original Tamil film was remade/dubbed in Telugu as 'Athadu', which became a major hit. The other options are other Mahesh Babu films but not the Telugu name of this particular Tamil dub.

K. Viswanath, the legendary filmmaker and actor, played Junior NTR's grandfather's role in the film 'Allari Ramudu'. Viswanath was a respected figure in Telugu cinema known for both his directorial work and character roles. The other options are notable actors but not the correct answer for this specific role.

Tarun Kumar Gogoi belonged to Assam - he served as the Chief Minister of Assam for three consecutive terms from 2001 to 2016. He was a prominent Congress leader from the northeastern state. The other states listed are also in northeast India but not his associated state.

Konijeti Rosaiah belonged to Andhra Pradesh - he served as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh in 2009-2010 and was a senior Congress leader from the state. He had a long political career in Andhra Pradesh politics. The other options are neighboring states but incorrect.

V. Gopalswamy (better known as Vaiko) belongs to Tamil Nadu - he is the founder of the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) party and has been a prominent politician from Tamil Nadu for decades. While his surname might suggest Karnataka origins, his political career is entirely based in Tamil Nadu.

G. Janardhana Reddy belongs to Karnataka - he is a former minister and influential mining baron from Karnataka, particularly associated with Bellary district. While his surname suggests Andhra origins, his political base and activities have been centered in Karnataka's politics. The Reddy community has significant presence in both Karnataka and Andhra border regions.

Shivajirao Patil Nilangekar is identified with Maharashtra - he served as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra in 1985-1986 and was a prominent Congress leader from the state. His surname 'Patil' and the middle name 'Nilangekar' are typical Maharashtrian names, and he represented Maharashtra constituencies.

Ram Vilas Paswan belongs to Bihar - he was a prominent Dalit leader and founder of Lok Janshakti Party, serving as a Union Minister multiple times. He represented Hajipur constituency in Bihar for decades and was a key figure in Bihar's politics. The other states are incorrect associations.

According to Hindu mythology, Parshurama severed one tusk of Lord Ganesha. The story goes that Parshurama, an avatar of Vishnu, visited Shiva and met Ganesha who guarded the entrance. When Ganesha refused entry, Parshurama threw his axe at him, and Ganesha respectfully took the blow on his tusk, breaking it off.

According to Hindu mythology, Parshurama severed one tusk of Lord Ganesha. The story goes that Parshurama, an avatar of Vishnu, visited Shiva and met Ganesha who guarded the entrance. When Ganesha refused entry, Parshurama threw his axe at him, and Ganesha respectfully took the blow on his tusk, breaking it off.

Amena Shariff played the role of 'Kashish' in the TV show 'Kahiin To Hoga'. The show was produced by Balaji Telefilms and aired in the 2000s. Smruti Irani and Shweta Tiwari are also popular television actresses but not the correct answer for this specific role.

Arshad Warsi played the character Madhav Singh Ghai in the Golmaal film series. This character was one of the central comic figures in the movies. Gopal was played by Ajay Devgn, Laxman by various actors across films, and Lucky by Tusshar Kapoor.

Sanjeev Kapoor was the host of 'Khana Khazana', a popular cooking show that aired on Zee TV for many years. He is one of India's most famous celebrity chefs and the show helped popularize cooking as entertainment. The other options are not associated with this iconic cooking program.

Shhh... Koi Hai was a horror anthology series that aired on Star Plus in the early 2000s. The show featured supernatural stories and ghostly encounters, making it part of the horror genre. It was known for its spooky atmosphere and paranormal themes.

This dialogue references a scene from the movie Golmaal where Sharman Joshi's character's mother is being discussed. The joke about 'Nirupa Roy vs Aishwarya Roy' is a comic reference to character names. Sharman Joshi played Laxman in the film, and this is about his character's mother.

Wasuli Bhai is a character from the Golmaal film series who makes fun of Bubbly Bhai during the ending scenes. This is a reference to the comic interactions between characters in the movie's climax. The other names are variants of similar comic characters in the series.

Arjuna was indeed ambidextrous, meaning he could use both hands with equal skill. This was a remarkable ability that made him an even more formidable archer. In the Mahabharata, this exceptional skill contributed to his reputation as the greatest warrior.

In the car race competition scene from Golmaal, Arshad's character breaks the petrol tank of Monty's car to win the race. This is shown as a comic moment rather than serious cheating. The other options are exaggerated or incorrect descriptions of what actually happens.