general knowledge Online Quiz - 5176

This famous doha (couplet) is by Saint Kabir, a 15th-century Indian mystic poet. The verse teaches that if you look for faults in others, you'll find them everywhere, but if you examine yourself, you'll find no fault with anyone.

This Kabir doha speaks about ego and darkness. When 'I' existed, God (Hari) was not; now that God exists, 'I' is no more. All darkness vanished when I saw the lamp (divine light). It illustrates the mystical union where ego dissolves in divine presence.

This is a famous Doha (couplet) by Saint Kabir, one of the most influential poet-saints of the Bhakti movement in medieval India. Kabir's dohas were written in simple Hindi (or Hindavi as it was known then) and are known for their spiritual depth and social commentary. The verse speaks about the divine light of Ram's name that illuminates both inside and outside the home for those who seek enlightenment.

This excerpt is from Harivansh Rai Bachchan's famous poem collection 'Madhushala' (1935). The verse speaks of preparing wine from the grapes of soft emotions and serving it with one's own hands. Madhushala is a metaphorical 'house of wine' representing spiritual intoxication and divine love.

This is a famous Doha by Saint Tulsidas (also known as Tulsi or Goswami Tulsidas), the renowned 16th-century poet-saint who wrote the Ramcharitmanas. The verse speaks about the divine light of Ram's name that illuminates both inside and outside. Tulsidas was a devotee of Lord Ram and his works are central to the Ramanandi sect of Hinduism. Rahim was another contemporary poet, Surdas was a Krishna devotee, and Kabir was a Nirguni saint.

Achamundu Achamundu (2009), directed by John Michael, was indeed the first Tamil (and possibly Indian) film shot using the Red One digital camera system. This marked a significant technological shift in Tamil cinema's production methods. Unnai Pol Oruvan (2009) and Dasavatharam (2008) were shot on other formats, while Mumbai Express was an earlier Kamal Haasan film.

Raja Raja Chozhan (1973), starring Sivaji Ganesan and directed by Krishna Rao, was the first Tamil film shot in Cinemascope format. This widescreen format offered a more immersive viewing experience. Alibabavum 40 Thirudarkalum was the first color film (not Cinemascope), Naam Iruvar came earlier, and Kappalottiya Thamizhan was a different historical film altogether.

Maaveeran (1986), starring Sivaji Ganesan and directed by R. V. Krishnan Iyer, was indeed the first Tamil film released in 70mm format. This high-resolution format offered superior picture quality and was typically reserved for big-budget productions. Agni Natchathiram came later, while Aboorva Sakotharkal and Manithan were different films from the 1970s.

Kathalikka Neramillai (1964) was the first Tamil film shot in Eastman Color technology, which was a significant improvement over earlier color processes. The film was directed by C.V. Sridhar and starred Ravichandran and others. Naadodi Mannan and Ulagam Sutrum Valiban were color films but came later, while Alibabavum 40 Thirudarkalum (1955) was the first color film but not Eastman Color.

Alibabavum 40 Thirudarkalum (1955), produced and directed by T. R. Sundaram, was indeed the first Tamil color film. This fantasy-adventure film starring M. G. Ramachandran marked Tamil cinema's transition from black-and-white to color. The other films listed were all color films but came later - Kathalikka Neramillai (1964) was the first Eastman Color, while Naadodi Mannan (1958) and Ulagam Sutrum Valiban (1973) were subsequent color releases.

Premabhishekam (1981) was the first Telugu film produced by Akkineni Nagarjuna under his production banner Annapurna Studios. This film starred his father Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR) in the lead role. Manmadhudu (2002) and Majnu (2001) were later films where Nagarjuna acted as the lead, while Sreeranganeethulu was a different film altogether.

Gulabi (1995) was directed by Krishna Vamsi (credited as Krishna Vamshi in some sources), marking his directorial debut. This Telugu film starred J. D. Chakravarthy and was noted for its fresh narrative style. Ram Gopal Varma directed Shiva, Singeetham Srinivasa Rao was known for films like Pushpaka Vimana, and Kodandarami Reddy was a different director altogether. Krishna Vamsi later became known for films like Murari and Chandamama.

Gamyam won the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film in 2008. The Telugu film, directed by Radhakrishna Jagarlamudi, was critically acclaimed for its narrative about two brothers' journeys. Chandamama, Neeninthe, and Pokiri did not receive this award that year.

Madhavi Latha was the heroine of the Telugu movie 'Nachavule'. This is a specific question about regional cinema (Tollywood) and requires knowledge of the cast from this particular film released in 2008.

S.Sureshkumar served as the Minister for Law, Justice & Human Rights, Parliamentary Affairs, and Municipal Administration in Karnataka. B.S.Yediyurappa was the Chief Minister at that time.

L'Oreal's iconic tagline 'Because You're Worth It' has been used since 1971, emphasizing self-worth and empowerment. It's one of the most recognized advertising slogans globally.