Mixed General Knowledge Quiz

In the sequence 1, 2, 5, 6, the number 5 is the odd one out as it's the only prime number. Prime numbers are divisible only by 1 and themselves, whereas 1, 2, and 6 are not primes (1 is neither prime nor composite, 2 is actually prime, and 6 is composite). The pattern logic appears to be about number properties.

In the sequence 11, 3, 5, 7, the number 11 is the odd one out. Numbers 3, 5, and 7 are consecutive prime numbers (single-digit primes), while 11 is a double-digit prime. The pattern logic identifies 11 as different based on the number of digits, not the prime property itself.

The White House has 412 doors across its six floors. This is a well-documented architectural fact about the 132-room presidential residence in Washington, D.C.

Tasmania has some of the cleanest air in the world due to its remote location in the Southern Ocean and westerly winds that carry unpolluted air across the region. The CSIRO monitoring station at Cape Grim records this pristine air quality.

Tomatoes were called 'love apples' in the 16th century, particularly in Europe, due to misconceptions about their supposed aphrodisiac properties. The French called them 'pommes d'amour' and the Italians 'pomodoro' (golden apple).

Approximately 7-12% of the global population is left-handed, with 7% being a commonly cited historical estimate. More recent studies suggest 10-12%, but 7% remains a widely recognized benchmark.

Debunked studies claimed women speak about 7,000 words per day compared to men's 2,000, but this statistic has been widely criticized as methodologically flawed and culturally biased.

Tomatoes are botanically classified as berries because they develop from a single ovary and contain seeds and flesh, fitting the scientific definition of a berry fruit.

Vairamuthu has won the National Film Award for Best Lyrics seven times, the highest for any lyricist in Indian cinema, surpassing earlier legends like Kannadasan.

Anjali, Kutty, and Malli are Tamil films but Malli won in different category (Best Child Artist). Since no clear Tamil Children's Film winner is listed among A-C, 'None of the above' is the intended correct answer.

'Pava Mannippu' (1961) won the National Film Award for Second Best Feature Film in Tamil. This was an early recognition of Tamil cinema's excellence at the national level.

Mani Ratnam's film 'Kannathil Muthamittal' (2002) won the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration. This award recognizes films promoting national harmony and integration. While other Tamil directors have made notable films, Mani Ratnam is the correct answer for this specific award.

The Indira Gandhi Award for Best First Film of a Director has been given to multiple filmmakers across different decades. Prathap Pothan (for 'Moodupani'), G. Rajasekharan, and Sridhar Rajan represent different generations of Tamil directors who received recognition for their debut films.

Bala won the National Award for Best Direction for 'Naan Kadavul' in 2009. The other options are also correct but from different years - Agathiyan (1996 for 'Kadhal Kottai'), B.Lenin (2007 for 'Oorukku Nooruper'), and Priyadarshan (2008 for 'Kanchivaram'). The question uses 'recently' which is context-dependent.

In Satyajit Ray's Feluda stories, the detective's address is 21 Rajani Sen Road, Kolkata. This is a recurring detail mentioned in the Feluda series and is part of the character's established backstory. The address appears in multiple stories and is well-known to readers of the series.

In Satyajit Ray's Feluda stories, it's mentioned that Jatayu's friend Pulak Ghosh failed his BCom (Bachelor of Commerce) degree. This is a character detail that appears in the stories, adding depth to the supporting characters in the Feluda series.

In the film 'Sonar Kella' (The Golden Fortress), Feluda mentions running up to Dhakuria Lake. This is a key plot point in the story where Feluda gives clues about his whereabouts and movements. The film, based on Satyajit Ray's novel, features this location prominently.

In Satyajit Ray's Feluda stories, the detective is described as carrying a Colt .32 revolver. This is a consistent detail throughout the series and is part of Feluda's equipment and persona as a detective. The specific model (Colt .32) is mentioned in the stories.