Mixed General Knowledge Quiz

The lyric 'unnale acham indri naan vazhanum...' is from the Tamil movie Kaalai (2008), starring Silambarasan and directed by Thiru. This song was a popular track from the film.

The lyric 'thanneril nirkum poothe verkindrathu...' is from the Tamil movie Raja Parvai (1990), directed by P. Vasu and starring Prabhu. This was one of the notable songs from that film.

The lyric 'thayaagi sila neram saeyaagi sila neram madimela unna sumapenae...' is from the Tamil movie Silambattam (2008), starring Silambarasan and directed by Thiru. This was a popular song from the film.

The lyric 'ennai vaanil yetri vida vaarungal' is from the Tamil movie Aasai (1995), directed by Vasanth and starring Ajith Kumar. This song was a memorable number from that film.

Dharani directed the Tamil film 'Ethirum Puthirum'. This is a straightforward factual question about Tamil cinema directors. Students need to know the filmography of notable Tamil directors or have access to film industry reference materials.

Saran directed the Tamil film 'Alli Arjuna'. This tests knowledge of Tamil cinema directors and their filmography. The other options are also directors but not associated with this specific film.

Mani Ratnam directed 'Pagal Nilavu', which was his debut film as a director. This is a notable fact in Tamil cinema history as Mani Ratnam went on to become one of the most acclaimed directors in Indian cinema. The other options are prominent directors but not associated with this film.

Balu Mahendra directed the comedy film 'Sathi Leelavathi'. This film is notable for being a successful comedy and features veteran Tamil comedian Kamal Haasan in the lead. Balu Mahendra was known for his realistic storytelling and cinematography.

Subramaniapuram was released in 2008, not 2009. The other three options - Yaavarum Nalam (2009), Peraanmai (2009), and Eeram (2009) - were all released in 2009, making Subramaniapuram the correct answer as the outlier.

Sivaji - The Boss (2007) starring Rajinikanth was the highest grossing Tamil film of 2007, becoming a blockbuster that set new box office records. Pokiri was also successful but Sivaji outperformed it significantly.

Thamiraparani was released in 2007, not 2006. Vallavan, Pattiyal, and E were all 2006 releases. This makes Thamiraparani the correct answer as the one not from 2006.

Chandramukhi (2005) starring Rajinikanth and Jyothika was the highest grossing Tamil film of 2005, running for over 800 days. Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu and Thenali were from different years, and Padayappa was a 1999 release.

Michael Madhana Kamarajan (1990), Arunachalam (1997), and Jeans (1998) were all released in the 1990s. Mouna Raagam was released in 1986, making it the only option outside the 90s decade and thus incorrect to select.

Scientists currently recognize approximately 450-500 species of sharks. The number continues to be refined as taxonomic research advances, but 450 is the closest to current scientific consensus.

Bethany Hamilton is the professional surfer who survived a shark attack in 2003 and later wrote the autobiography 'Soul Surfer' about her experience and recovery.

Bishop Manuel Aringarosa is a character in 'The Da Vinci Code' - he is the Opus Dei bishop who plays a significant role in the novel's plot involving the church's response to the secret.

Maximilian Kohler is the director of CERN who appears in 'Angels and Demons'. He plays a key role in the antimatter crisis and investigation.

William Pickering is the director of the NRO who appears in 'Deception Point'. He is Rachel Sexton's father and a central character in the NASA conspiracy thriller.

Bharathiraja directed 'Valibamey Vaa Vaa', 'Aradhana', and 'Tik Tik Tik'. 'Raman Abdulla' was directed by other filmmakers and is not part of Bharathiraja's filmography.

Jacques Sauniere is the curator of the Louvre who is murdered at the beginning of 'The Da Vinci Code'. His death sets the entire mystery in motion.