Mixed General Knowledge Quiz

Bhanu Athaiya was the first Indian to win an Oscar, receiving the Best Costume Design award for 'Gandhi' in 1982. A.R. Rahman won two Oscars in 2009 for 'Slumdog Millionaire'. Resul Pookutty won Best Sound Mixing in 2009, also for 'Slumdog Millionaire'. Aamir Khan has not won an Oscar.

Juhu Aerodrome in Mumbai was India's first civil aviation airport, established in 1928. It served as the main airport for Mumbai before the construction of Santacruz Airport (now part of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport). The other options are modern international airports that came much later.

Stefania Fernandez from Venezuela was crowned Miss Universe 2009. Yelena Isinbayeva is a Russian pole vaulter. Federica Pellegrini is an Italian swimmer. Shelley-Ann Fraser is a Jamaican sprinter - all accomplished sportswomen but not Miss Universe winners.

Despite its misleading name, Bombay Duck is actually a fish (Harpadon nehereus), a species of lizardfish found in the waters between Mumbai and Kutch. It's a popular delicacy in coastal cuisine, especially in Mumbai. The name comes from 'Bombil' (Marathi) and 'Duck' (likely from the smell when dried, reminiscent of duck). It's definitely not a bird, parrot, pigeon, or cat.

India's Right to Education Act (2009) guarantees free and compulsory education to all children in the 6-14 age group. This was a landmark legislation making education a fundamental right under Article 21-A of the Constitution.

Venus rotates on its axis in the opposite direction (clockwise when viewed from above its north pole) compared to most other planets in the solar system. This is called retrograde rotation and makes Venus unique among the major planets. Uranus also has unusual rotation but it's tipped on its side rather than purely clockwise.

Paraguay's flag has the national coat of arms on the obverse (front) side and the treasury seal on the reverse (back) side. Moldova's flag also features different emblems on each side - the national coat of arms on the obverse and a different version on the reverse. This makes them unique among national flags.

The electric doorbell was invented in 1831 by Joseph Henry, an American scientist. He developed the electromagnetic doorbell mechanism that became the basis for modern doorbells. Before this, mechanical door knockers and bells were used instead.

The Statue of Liberty's crown features seven rays representing the seven continents and seven seas of the world. These seven points are a symbolic reference to the universal concept of liberty and enlightenment spreading across the world. Each ray is a tapered spike that extends outward from the crown.

Ailurophobia comes from the Greek words 'ailouros' (cat) and 'phobos' (fear). It is an intense, irrational fear of cats that can cause anxiety and panic attacks. This specific phobia is different from general animal phobias and targets felines specifically.

Arun Shourie and Nalini Singh are siblings - Arun is the older brother of Nalini Singh. Both are prominent Indian journalists, though Arun is also known for his work as an author, economist, and politician. The family connection makes them 'brother' in the relationship context.

Wladimir Klitschko and Vitali Klitschko are brothers - both are Ukrainian heavyweight boxing champions who have held major world titles. They are often referred to as the 'Klitschko Brothers' and both have had successful boxing careers, with Vitali being the older brother.

Bobby Charlton and Jack Charlton are brothers - both were part of England's 1966 World Cup winning team. Bobby (Sir Robert) was the attacking midfielder, while Jack was a defender. They came from a footballing family in Northumberland England.

In a standard deck of playing cards, the King of Spades depicts King David, the biblical king of Israel. He is shown holding a sword and is one of four kings in the deck, each representing a different historical or legendary ruler.

In the traditional French deck, the King of Hearts represents Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great. He was the King of the Franks and Lombards, and became Holy Roman Emperor in 800 AD. This historical figure is one of the four kings in the court cards.

E-commerce specifically refers to buying and selling conducted over the internet. E-business is a broader term encompassing all business activities online, but the question specifically asks about the 'conduct of business' which points to commercial transactions.

The King of Diamonds in the French deck represents Julius Caesar, the famous Roman general and dictator. Caesar played a critical role in transforming the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire and is one of history's most renowned military leaders.