Indian General Knowledge Quiz

Rajan P. Dev played the title role of Thomman in the 2005 Malayalam film 'Thommanum Makkalum'. He was a veteran actor known for his powerful villain and character roles in Malayalam cinema. The other actors (Murali, Nedumudi Venu, Thilakan) were all renowned Malayalam actors but did not play this specific role.

Itanagar is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh, established in 1978 when the state was carved out of Assam. Bhismaknagar and Bomdila are important historical towns in the state, while Kohima is the capital of neighboring Nagaland.

Dispur is the capital of Assam, located within the city of Guwahati. While Guwahati is the largest city and major commercial hub of Assam, Dispur serves as the administrative capital. Tezpur and Barpeta are other important cities in Assam but not the capital.

Raipur is the capital of Chhattisgarh, established when the state was carved out of Madhya Pradesh in 2000. Ranchi is the capital of Jharkhand, Bhopal is the capital of Madhya Pradesh, and Durg is a major city in Chhattisgarh but not the capital.

Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. It served as the summer capital of British India and remains the administrative center of the state today. Kullu, Dalhousie, and Manali are popular hill stations but not state capitals.

Aizawl is the capital of Mizoram. It became the capital when Mizoram was granted statehood in 1987. Bhubaneshwar is the capital of Odisha, Dehradun is the capital of Uttarakhand, and Guwahati is a major city in Assam but not its capital.

Imphal is the capital of Manipur. It is the largest city in Manipur and serves as its administrative center. Guwahati is a major city in Assam, Bishnupur is a town in Manipur and West Bengal, and Nainital is a hill station in Uttarakhand.

Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya. It was also the capital of undivided Assam before Meghalaya became a separate state in 1972. Kohima is the capital of Nagaland, Jakrem is a town in Meghalaya, and Guwahati is a major city in Assam.

Kohima is the capital of Nagaland. It has been the capital since Nagaland became a state in 1963. Imphal is the capital of Manipur, Dimapur is the largest city in Nagaland but not its capital, and Aizwal is the capital of Mizoram.

Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim. It became the capital when Sikkim joined India as a state in 1975. Yuksom and Pelling are tourist destinations in Sikkim, while Bangkok is the capital of Thailand.

Agartala is the capital and largest city of Tripura, a state in Northeast India. Uchoi is not a major city, while Dehradun is the capital of Uttarakhand and Porvorim is in Goa.

Lucknow has been the capital of Uttar Pradesh since 1947. Allahabad (now Prayagraj) and Varanasi are major cities but not capitals, while Kanpur is an industrial hub.

'Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal' is a renowned Tamil novel written by Jeyakandhan (also spelled Jayakantan). The novel explores complex human relationships and psychological dimensions.

E.V. Ramasamy (Periyar) was the prominent leader who fiercely campaigned against caste-based discrimination and advocated for social equality in Tamil Nadu. The term 'adimai' refers to the caste-based servitude he fought to abolish.

'Mohamul' is a significant Tamil novel written by Thi. Janakiraman. The novel explores complex human emotions and relationships in the context of Tamil society.

'Sri Rangathu Dhevadhaigal' is a Tamil novel written by Sujatha. The other authors listed - Baraneedharan, Vaali, and Parthasarathi - are notable Tamil writers but not the author of this specific novel.

'Azhagin Siripu' is a Tamil work by Bharathidhasan, a renowned Tamil poet and writer. He was a major figure in Tamil literature, known for his progressive and humanistic themes.

FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association), the world governing body for football, was founded in 1904 and celebrated its centenary in 2004. The other sports organizations - FIH (hockey), BWF (badminton), and ICC (cricket) - have different founding dates.

Gaston Gaudio won the 2004 French Open men's singles title, defeating Guillermo Coria in a dramatic final. This was Gaudio's first and only Grand Slam title. Roger Federer was dominant that year but didn't win the French Open during his career.

Koneru Humpy became India's first Woman Grand Master (WGM) in chess, achieving the title in 2002. She later became India's first woman to achieve the men's Grand Master (GM) title equivalent. Aarthie Ramaswamy, S. Meenakshi, and S. Vijayalakshmi are also accomplished chess players but not the first WGM.