Indian General Knowledge Quiz

Mark Twain's "Tom Sawyer" (1876) is widely recognized as the first novel submitted to a publisher in typewritten form. Twain was an early adopter of the typewriter, and this novel demonstrated how the new technology could streamline the writing and publishing process. "Das Kapital" is an economic treatise, not a novel, and "Macbeth" predates typewriters by centuries.

Dr. K. S. Shivaram Karanth received the Jnanpith Award in 1977 for his novel "Mookajjiya Kanasugalu" (Mookajji's Visions). This work is considered one of the finest examples of modern Kannada literature, exploring themes of tradition, modernity, and the human condition through a complex narrative structure. The Jnanpith is India's highest literary honor.

John F. Kennedy won the Pulitzer Prize in 1957 for "Profiles in Courage," a book about eight U.S. Senators who showed political courage. While he won the prize as a Senator, he later became President, making him the only U.S. President to have received a Pulitzer Prize. The award recognizes his literary and historical scholarship.

Tegestology is the official term for the hobby of collecting beer mats (coasters). The word derives from the Latin "teges" (meaning covering or mat), specifically referring to the rectangular cardboard or cork mats used in pubs to protect tables from condensation. This is part of the broader field of collecting memorabilia.

"Horaatada Haadi" (The Path of Struggle) is the autobiography of Dr. H. Narasimhaiah, a renowned Kannada writer, philosopher, and educator. The book chronicles his life journey, his struggles as a student from a humble background, and his experiences in the education sector. Dr. Narasimhaiah was a significant figure in Kannada literature and social reform.

When the word "I" is placed in quotation marks ("I"), it becomes the subject being discussed rather than functioning as the pronoun itself. Therefore, grammatically, "I" (the quoted word) IS a pronoun, and "I" (the letter) IS the 9th letter. All four options correctly use quotation marks to indicate that we're talking about the word "I" as a linguistic entity, not using it as a personal pronoun.

Basavanna (Basaveshwara) was a 12th-century philosopher and social reformer from Karnataka. His statue was unveiled in Parliament House, New Delhi, recognizing his contributions to social equality and the Veerashaiva faith.

Kempe Gowda I, a feudatory ruler under the Vijayanagara Empire, founded Bengaluru in 1537 and named it 'Bendakaalooru' (town of boiled beans) after a local legend where a woman served boiled beans to a lost king.

Virupaksha Temple is the most famous and principal temple in Hampi (Hosapete taluk, Ballari district). It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site dedicated to Lord Shiva and has been in continuous worship since the 7th century.

Gautam Buddha delivered his first sermon, 'Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta' (Setting in Motion the Wheel of Dharma), at Sarnath near Varanasi, to his first five disciples after attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya.

Australian cricketer Brett Lee is the lead guitarist for 'Six and Out', a rock band formed by former Australian cricketers including his brother Shane Lee and other New South Wales players.

Bhikaiji Cama (Madam Cama) unfurled one of the first versions of the Indian flag at the International Socialist Congress in Stuttgart, Germany in 1907, making her the first to hoist an Indian flag on foreign soil.

Warnakulasuriya Patabendige Ushantha Joseph Chaminda Vaas is a former Sri Lankan cricketer. His initials are W.P.U.J. Chaminda Vaas - 'Joseph' corresponds to 'J' and 'Chaminda' completes his name.

Gol Gumbaz (the 'circular dome') in Bijapur was built by Mohammed Adil Shah in 1656 as his mausoleum. It houses the world's second-largest dome and is famous for its 'whispering gallery' acoustic feature.

Shivaji Rao Gaekwad is the birth name of legendary Indian actor Rajinikanth, who began his career as a bus conductor in Bangalore before becoming a superstar in Tamil cinema.

Constanzo Beschi (1680-1747), an Italian Jesuit missionary, was known as Veeramamunivar in Tamil. He made significant contributions to Tamil literature including writing the Tembavani epic poem.

This is a Tamil song lyric from the film Aasai (1995). The line Jaadhi Malli poove thanga vennilave is a memorable song from that movie. Pavithra, Raasi, and Aval Varuvala are different Tamil films.

This Tamil song lyric Unnai pole yaarum ennai thaandi ponaal unnai ninaipen is from the film Kaadhal (2004), directed by Balaji Shaktivel. It's a romantic drama about young love. Veiyil, Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkiradhu, and Boys are other Tamil films.

The lyric Ini yenna aagumo yedhaagumo, indha sirukki manasil kadavul pugundhu varam tharumo is from Mudhalvan (1999), starring Arjun and Manisha Koirala. The film was directed by S. Shankar. Aei, Yezhumalai, and Marudhamalai are other Tamil films.