Literature, Science, and Indian Cinema Quiz

This is a Tamil film lyric question. The line is from the movie 'Vettaikaran' starring Vijay. The lyrics reference the character's dark complexion and strength.

Maxim Gorky wrote 'Mother' (1906), a novel about the revolutionary movement in Russia that became a foundational work of socialist realism. The book explores the political awakening of a working-class mother.

This is a famous Tamil dialogue from the movie 'Badsha' starring Rajinikanth. The line reflects the protagonist's humble nature.

This is a famous line from the Tamil movie 'Raam' (2005) starring Jeeva. The song became popular for its emotional portrayal of a mother-son relationship.

AR Rahman's soundtrack for 'Roja' (1992) was featured in Time Magazine's list of '10 Best Soundtracks of All Time.' It was Rahman's debut film soundtrack that revolutionized Indian film music.

This is a famous Tamil song line from the movie 'Lesa Lesa' (2003). The romantic song became popular for its melodious composition.

'Mein Kampf' (My Struggle) is Adolf Hitler's autobiographical manifesto published in 1925-26, outlining his political ideology and future plans for Germany. It was written while he was imprisoned after the failed Beer Hall Putsch.

AR Rahman's Hindi debut was 'Rangeela' (1995), directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The soundtrack was a massive breakthrough that established Rahman in Bollywood.

Abul Fazl wrote the 'Ain-i-Akbari' as part of his larger work 'Akbarnama,' commissioned by Emperor Akbar. It's a comprehensive documentation of the Mughal Empire's administration, culture, and society during Akbar's reign.

Khaled Hosseini, an Afghan-American author, wrote 'The Kite Runner' (2003), a bestselling novel about friendship, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of Afghanistan's turbulent history.

The Bhagavad Gita is traditionally attributed to Ved Vyasa, who is also credited with compiling the Mahabharata epic of which it is a part. It's a 700-verse Hindu scripture that is part of the Mahabharata.

Lewis Carroll (pen name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson) wrote 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' (1865), a classic children's novel about a girl who falls through a rabbit hole into a fantasy world.

Arundhati Roy won the Booker Prize in 1997 for 'The God of Small Things,' her debut novel. The book explores family dynamics in Kerala and won international acclaim for its lyrical prose.

Jawaharlal Nehru wrote "Glimpses of World History" during his imprisonment in the 1930s as a series of letters to his daughter Indira. The book covers world history from ancient civilizations to modern times. Nehru became India's first Prime Minister in 1947, nearly two decades after writing this work.

Water vapor is indeed the most abundant greenhouse gas and is responsible for the majority of Earth's natural greenhouse effect, keeping the planet warm enough for life. However, the question is misleading because human activities don't directly increase water vapor - instead, warming from CO2 causes more evaporation, creating a feedback loop. The primary driver of recent global warming is the increase in carbon dioxide from human activities.

Over the last 100 years, temperatures in the United States have risen by approximately 1.8°F (1°C), which is less than 1°C. This measurement is based on NOAA and NASA data showing consistent warming trends across the US. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports similar global temperature increases of about 1.1°C since pre-industrial times.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was the Scottish physician and writer who created the character Sherlock Holmes. The "Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" is a collection of 12 short stories published in 1892. Doyle wrote 4 novels and 56 short stories featuring Holmes, making him one of the most famous characters in literature.