general knowledge Online Quiz - 5011

Aagala Manidhan is a Tamil novel written by Stella Bruce, a Tamil author. The novel is recognized in Tamil literature. Kalki wrote famous historical novels but not this particular work.

Justice Jaganathan is a Tamil novel written by Devan, one of the popular Tamil fiction writers. The title refers to a character who is a judge. Kalki and Na.Parthasarathy were prominent Tamil novelists but did not write this book.

Vandhaargal Venrargal is a Tamil novel written by Madhan, who is known for his historical fiction in Tamil literature. The title translates to Those Who Came, Conquered. Kalaingar and Na.Parthasarathy wrote other notable Tamil works.

Kadal Pura is a famous Tamil historical novel written by Chandilyan, set in the Chola dynasty period. It is considered a masterpiece of Tamil literature. Kalki wrote Ponniyin Selvan, while Jayakandhan and Devan wrote other works.

Paathibian Kanavu is a Tamil novel written by Kalki (R. Krishnamurthy), one of the most celebrated Tamil writers. The title translates to The Dream of Paathibian. Kalki is famous for works like Ponniyin Selvan and Alai Osai.

Itanagar has been the capital of Arunachal Pradesh since the state was created in 1987. It was selected as the capital due to its central location and infrastructure potential in the Himalayan state.

Jammu and Kashmir has two capitals due to its special geographical and climatic conditions. Srinagar serves as the summer capital (March-October), while Jammu functions as the winter capital (November-February) when heavy snowfall makes Srinagar inaccessible.

Chandigarh serves as the capital for three separate political entities - the state of Punjab, the state of Haryana, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh itself. This unique arrangement exists because Chandigarh was designed to replace Lahore (which went to Pakistan during partition) as the capital of East Punjab.

Gangtok has been the capital of Sikkim since before the state's merger with India in 1975. Located in the Himalayan mountains, it serves as the administrative, cultural, and economic center of India's second smallest state by population.

Shimla has served as the capital of Himachal Pradesh since the state's creation in 1971. Originally a summer capital of British India, it continues as the administrative center of this Himalayan state, known for its colonial architecture and mountain tourism.

Kohima is the capital city of Nagaland, one of the northeastern states of India. Kolkatta (Kolkata) is the capital of West Bengal, Malda is a district in West Bengal, and Japlaiguri (Jalpaiguri) is a city in West Bengal.

Agartala is the capital of Tripura, a northeastern state of India. Gurgaon (Gurugram) is in Haryana, Jalandhar is in Punjab, and Thimpu is the capital of Bhutan (not an Indian state).

Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya, known as the 'Abode of Clouds'. Siliguri is in West Bengal, Itanagar is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh, and Imphal is the capital of Manipur.

Aizwal (Aizawl) is the capital of Mizoram. Divuda is not a major Indian city, Nalanda is an ancient site in Bihar, and Patna is the capital of Bihar.

Scientists estimate approximately 100-400 tons of meteoritic material enters Earth's atmosphere daily, with most burning up as meteors. The 1000-ton figure represents the upper range of estimates for total incoming material before atmospheric entry.

The Dominican Republic became famous for its 'divorce express' system, where foreign nationals could obtain a divorce in as little as one day through its streamlined legal process. This made it a unique jurisdiction for quick divorces.

Mickey Rooney (1920-2014) was indeed born Joe Yule Jr., named after his father. He adopted the stage name 'Mickey Rooney' early in his childhood career, which became his professional identity.

Approximately 1,600 confirmed suicides have occurred at the Golden Gate Bridge since it opened in 1937, with roughly 1,000 deaths documented during the 20th century. The exact count remains uncertain due to unrecovered bodies.

President Woodrow Wilson's wife, Edith Wilson, famously kept sheep on the White House lawn during World War I as part of conservation efforts. The sheep grazed to save manpower and even raised money for the Red Cross through wool sales.

California has historically been the largest turkey-producing state in the U.S., though Minnesota has recently challenged that position. California's climate and agricultural infrastructure support large-scale poultry operations.