General Knowledge Quiz - History, Science & Entertainment

Neptune's existence was predicted by Urbain Le Verrier using mathematical calculations to explain perturbations in Uranus's orbit before it was ever seen through a telescope. Pluto was also predicted, but Neptune is the classic historical example.

Ganymede is the largest moon in our solar system and actually larger than the planet Mercury. Titan is Saturn's largest moon and second overall, Callisto is Jupiter's second-largest, while Enceladus and Europa are smaller moons of Saturn and Jupiter respectively.

Saturn is distinguished by its extensive and prominent ring system, composed mainly of ice particles and rocky debris. While other gas giants have rings, Saturn's are by far the most spectacular and visible from Earth. Jupiter has faint rings, and Uranus and Neptune have dark, thin rings.

Venus is named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty because it appears as the brightest and most beautiful planet in Earth's night sky. Mars is the god of war, Mercury is the messenger god, Neptune is the god of the sea, and Uranus is named after the Greek sky god Ouranos.

At the time this question was written (mid-2000s), Jupiter had 63 known moons - more than any other planet in our solar system. Jupiter's moon count has increased with newer discoveries, but 63 was the accepted figure when this question was composed.

Mars is widely considered the most habitable planet in our solar system besides Earth due to evidence of past water and its proximity to the habitable zone. Venus is too hot, while the gas giants lack solid surfaces.

Dhoom was released in 2004, and its sequel Dhoom 2 followed in 2006. The films became a major Bollywood franchise known for their action sequences and heist themes.

Germany won the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup, defeating Brazil 2-0 in the final. It was Germany's second consecutive Women's World Cup title.

Salim Merchant composed the background score for Dhoom 2, while Pritam Chakraborty handled the songs. Salim-Sulaiman are known for their background score work in Bollywood.

NASDAQ stands for the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations. It is an American stock exchange founded in 1971 and was the world's first electronic stock market.

Thai singer Tata Young sang the song "Dhoom Machale" in the 2004 Bollywood film Dhoom, which became a major hit. This was her debut in Hindi cinema and the song's popularity led to her being featured in Dhoom 2 as well, though the question correctly asks about the first film.

In the 2004 Bollywood film 'Dhoom', John Abraham plays the lead antagonist, a high-tech thief named Kabir. Aryan was the antagonist in 'Dhoom 2', while Jai and Ali are the recurring police protagonists.

Fehmida Mirza (name misspelled as 'Mizza') was indeed the first female Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan, serving from 2008 to 2013. This was a historic milestone in Pakistani politics.

Sydney, Australia was the first major city to participate in Earth Hour, switching off its lights on March 31, 2007. This event began as a symbolic gesture to raise awareness about climate change and energy conservation.

Dadabhai Naoroji is known as the 'Grand Old Man of India' for his pioneering role in India's independence movement, economic critique of British rule, and as one of the first Indian leaders to demand self-rule.

The Cabinet Mission arrived in India in 1946 to discuss the transfer of power from British rule to Indian leadership. This crucial mission proposed a framework for India's independence and constitutional structure.