General Knowledge Quiz

Vienna is the capital and largest city of Austria, serving as its political, cultural, and economic center. Yerevan is the capital of Armenia, Gaborone is the capital of Botswana, and Monaco is a city-state where the city itself serves as the capital.

Canberra is the capital of Australia, chosen in 1908 as a compromise between rivals Sydney and Melbourne. Both Sydney and Melbourne are Australia's largest cities but neither is the capital. Ottawa is the capital of Canada, not Australia.

Berlin is the capital and largest city of Germany, serving as the seat of government since German reunification in 1990. Libreville is the capital of Gabon, Dublin is the capital of Ireland, and Nairobi is the capital of Kenya.

Wellington is the capital of New Zealand, located at the southern tip of the North Island. Rabat is the capital of Morocco, Niamey is the capital of Niger, and Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands.

Ottawa is the capital city of Canada, located in Ontario near the Quebec border. Santiago is the capital of Chile, Moroni is the capital of Comoros, and Praia is the capital of Cape Verde.

Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the four ancient capitals. Bogota is the capital of Colombia, Moroni is the capital of Comoros, and Prague is the capital of Czech Republic.

Cairo is the capital and largest city of Egypt, located on the Nile River. Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia, Tallinn is the capital of Estonia, and Prague is the capital of Czech Republic.

Tables, Forms, and Queries are core Access database objects used to store, display, and manipulate data. Pivot Tables are Excel features, not native Access objects (though Access can link to Excel pivot tables).

The turn key is not found on standard computer keyboards - it's typically used in automotive or industrial contexts. Alt, Shift, and Del (Delete) are standard keyboard keys found on all computers.

Prabhanjan is the author of the Tamil novel 'Vaanam Vasapadum' (The Sky Will Weep). Jeyakanthan, Puthumaipithan, and Sujatha are other prominent Tamil writers but not the authors of this specific work.

Infosys became the first Indian company to be listed on NASDAQ in 1999, marking a milestone for Indian IT companies. TCS, Wipro, and CTS listed later or on different exchanges.

Albania became the world's first constitutionally atheist state in 1967 under Enver Hoxha, banning all religious practice. Cyprus, Wales, and Monaco have never declared themselves atheist states.

Nirmal Hriday (Pure Heart) is the home for the dying and destitute founded by Mother Teresa in Kolkata. Aurobindo founded the ashram in Pondicherry, Vivekananda founded Ramakrishna Mission, and Annie Besant was a theosophist.

K.J. Yesudas is a renowned Indian playback singer who has won 7 National Film Awards for Best Male Playback Singer, which is the highest number won by any singer in India. His versatility across multiple languages and consistent excellence over decades earned him these prestigious recognitions. Lata Mangeshkar also won multiple National Awards, but Yesudas holds the record with 7 wins.

Zinc oxide is the white cream (often called 'zinc' or 'white sunscreen') applied by cricketers on their faces, specifically under the eyes and on the nose. It provides sun protection by reflecting UV rays and also helps reduce glare from sunlight. Vaseline is a petroleum jelly used for moisturizing, while nitrous oxide is a gas used as anesthetic - not applied on skin.

Etihad Airways is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, headquartered in Abu Dhabi. It was established in 2003 and is the flag carrier of UAE. 'Fly Emirates' is the slogan of Emirates airline (based in Dubai, also UAE but not the designated national carrier). United Emirates and National Airlines are fictional or incorrect options.

Dhirubhai Ambani, founder of Reliance Industries, is credited with coining the term 'mega issue' in the Indian business context, referring to large-scale public share offerings. His vision of democratizing wealth through public participation in business led to this concept. The other options - Narayana Murthy, J.R.D. Tata, and Mukesh Ambani - are prominent industrialists but not associated with coining this term.

The Brahma Temple at Pushkar near Ajmer is the only temple in the world dedicated to Lord Brahma, the Hindu creator god. This makes it extremely rare and significant in Hindu mythology. Most temples are dedicated to other deities like Vishnu, Shiva, or Devi. Pushkar Lake is considered sacred and the temple dates back to the 14th century.

Concord of Switzerland (a luxury watch brand) holds the Guinness World Record for producing the world's thinnest watches. Swiss watchmaking is renowned for precision and miniaturization. The other options - battery cars, mobiles, and motorbikes - are not products associated with Swiss luxury watchmaker Concord's record achievements.