Mixed General Knowledge Quiz

This question is dated from 2009 when SEBI proposed changing market timings. The actual implemented timing was 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM (extended from earlier 9:55 AM). The 9:00 AM start time came into effect on January 4, 2010, not 2009 as mentioned in the question.

Prometric, a global testing and assessment company, was the IT service provider for CAT (Common Admission Test) when it went online in 2009. They handled the computer-based testing infrastructure, centers, and technical support. This partnership lasted several years before IIMs changed to other vendors.

The Tamil lyrics 'if i've 50 cent eight village will sing my song....' appear to be from the movie Ellame en Rasadhan. This question tests knowledge of Tamil film songs and their distinctive opening lines or memorable phrases.

Dr. Homi Bhabha was a pioneering Indian nuclear physicist who is widely regarded as the father of the Indian nuclear program. He founded the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) and the Atomic Energy Establishment, Trombay (now BARC). His work laid the foundation for India's nuclear energy capabilities.

350 PPM (parts per million) is considered the safe upper limit for CO2 concentration in the atmosphere to maintain climate stability. Beyond this level, risks of dangerous climate change increase significantly. The question reflects climate science concerns from the 2000s when this target was actively discussed. Current levels exceed 400 PPM.

The Tamil lyrics 'to fire catch to fire catch kiss give ya....' are from the song 'Oh Mama Mama' from the movie Arindhum Ariyamalum. This lyrical question tests recognition of Tamil film song lines, particularly from popular movies of the 2000s era.

BASIC refers to Brazil, South Africa, India, and China - four key developing nations that coordinate positions in climate negotiations. America, Britain, and Italy are not part of this grouping.

To solve this question, the user needs to know about traditional Indian desserts and specifically the traditional name given to an Indian ice-cream.

Option A: Sudji ka halwa is a traditional Indian sweet pudding made with semolina, sugar, ghee, and water. It is not the traditional name given to an Indian ice-cream.

Option B: Kulfi is the correct answer. It is a popular frozen dairy dessert that is often described as traditional Indian ice-cream. It is made with milk, sugar, and various flavors such as cardamom, rose, or saffron.

Option C: Coot is not a traditional Indian dessert or ice-cream. It is not the correct answer.

Option D: Ice-cream is a frozen dessert that is not specific to Indian cuisine. It is not the traditional name given to an Indian ice-cream.

Therefore, the answer is: B) Kulfi.

Paneer is a fresh cheese made by curdling milk with lemon juice or vinegar. Dahi is yogurt, ghee is clarified butter, and makhan is whipped butter - none are cheeses.

Major Grey's Chutney is a commercially made mango-based chutney with a unique flavor profile. Trafalgar, Piccadilly, and Duke of Wellington are London locations or historical references, not food items.

Gaajar Ka Halwa is a popular Indian dessert made from grated carrots, milk, sugar, and ghee. It is a sweet carrot pudding, not a rice dish, soup, or curd rice.

Samosa is a triangular fried pastry filled with spiced potatoes, peas, or meat. Dhal is a lentil dish, pakoda is fritter, and sambhar is a lentil-based stew - none are pastries.

Idly is made by fermenting a batter of soaked rice and black lentils, then steaming. Dosa uses similar batter but is pan-fried, upma is semolina porridge, and vada is deep-fried - only idly fits the description.

Wheat flour contains albumin, globulin, and gliadin (plus glutenin). Legumin is a storage protein found in legumes like peas and lentils, not in cereal grains like wheat.