general knowledge Online Quiz - 5060

Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu (1992) by Sathyan Anthikad features the plot where Urvashi asks Sreenivasan for a gold necklace but marries Jayaram instead, and the necklace turns out to be fake. The title means 'The Golden Hen That Lays Eggs'.

Meesha Madhavan (2002) is a Lal Jose-directed film where Dileep plays the title character - a charming small-time thief in his village. The film co-stars Kavya Madhavan and Jagathi Sreekumar and is remembered for its super comedy elements and Dileep's iconic character.

Varavelpu (1989) is the Sathyan Anthikkad-directed film starring Mohanlal as a Gulf returnee who becomes a bus owner (bus-mothalaali). The film, scripted by Sreenivasan, is a satirical comedy exploring the struggles of NRIs returning home.

Dr. Pashupati (1990) stars Innocent as a fake veterinary doctor who cons villagers in this comedy film. The title refers to his character's fraudulent medical practice, and the film is remembered for Innocent's comedic performance.

Mazhavil Kavadi (1990) stars Jayaram who accidentally becomes a barber in Tamil Nadu while searching for a job. The film's plot revolves around his efforts to prove himself worthy to his father-in-law and win his daughter's hand in marriage.

Before moving to Forks to live with her father Charlie, Bella lived with her mother Renee in Phoenix, Arizona. This is established in the opening of Twilight - Bella moves from sunny Phoenix with her mom to the rainy town of Forks to live with her father.

Jacob Black tells Bella about the 'cold ones' (vampires) during their conversation on the beach in La Push. This is a crucial Twilight plot point where Jacob reveals Quileute legends about vampires being the natural enemies of werewolves.

Achuvinte Amma (2005) translates to 'Achu's Mother' and explores the special bond between a mother and daughter, and what happens when a third person enters their life. The title directly references the mother-daughter relationship at the story's core.

In Twilight universe, Trackers are vampires who specialize in hunting humans with particular determination. They use their enhanced senses to track prey across distances. James is the most notable Tracker in the first Twilight book. This is different from regular vampires who hunt humans for food.

Sandesham (1994) tells the story of a retired station master whose two elder sons are local leaders of rival political parties. The film, starring Thilakan, explores how the family suffers due to the political infighting between brothers in their own home.

Chetan Bhagat did study at IIT Delhi and then IIM Ahmedabad before becoming a bestselling author. His educational background at these prestigious institutions is well-documented and often mentioned in his author biographies and interviews.

Chetan Bhagat wrote both 'The Three Mistakes of My Life' (2008) and 'Five Point Someone - What not to do at IIT' (2004). 'One Night @ the hospital' is not a real book (likely confused with 'One Night @ the Call Center'), and 'Twilight' is by Stephenie Meyer, not Chetan Bhagat.

Chetan Bhagat is indeed a multi-faceted professional: a bestselling novelist, a regular columnist for major newspapers, and a former investment banker. All three marked options (A, B, C) accurately describe different aspects of his career. The incorrect option D (Industrialist) is not associated with him.

'2 States - The Story of My Marriage' was published on October 8, 2009. This novel explores the cultural challenges in an inter-community marriage between a Tamil girl and a Punjabi boy, based partly on Bhagat's own life.

The film '3 Idiots' (2009) starring Aamir Khan was adapted from Chetan Bhagat's debut novel 'Five Point Someone - What not to do at IIT' (2004). While the film made significant changes to the plot and character names, it retains the core themes of academic pressure and the flawed education system.

Chetan Bhagat consistently names his protagonists after Lord Krishna across his novels - this pattern appears in 'Five Point Someone' (Ryan), 'One Night @ the Call Center' (Priyanka's love interest), and other works. This reflects his practice of drawing from Hindu mythology.

Chetan Bhagat writes regular op-ed columns for Dainik Bhaskar (a leading Hindi newspaper) and Hindustan Times (a prominent English daily). His columns often address social issues, youth concerns, and national affairs, making him one of India's most widely read columnists.

Anusha Bhagat, Chetan Bhagat's wife, is indeed a former investment banker who served as Chief Operating Officer at UBS (Union Bank of Switzerland). She is an IIM Ahmedabad alumnus and has held senior positions in the financial sector.

Rogue, a mutant from the X-Men franchise, has the ability to involuntarily absorb memories, physical strength, and superpowers through skin-to-skin contact. This curse-like power prevents her from making physical contact with others and is a central theme in her character development across comics and films.