general knowledge Online Quiz - 5207

Surjit Singh Barnala was the Governor of Tamil Nadu (this question appears to be from a specific time period around 2004-2008 or 2010-2011). Governor appointments are periodic and time-sensitive, so this answer is correct only for that era.

Shrimati Kamla served as the Governor of Tripura. The other options list governors of different Indian states - Mooshahary was Governor of Meghalaya, Konwar of Assam and Bihar, Narasimhan of Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh, and Jagat of Manipur.

Joginder Jaswant Singh served as the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh. The other governors listed served different states - Mooshahary (Meghalaya), Thakur (multiple states including Odisha), Tiwari (Uttarakhand and Andhra Pradesh), and Kamla (Tripura).

Prabha Rau served as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh. The options list governors from various states - Konwar (Assam, Bihar), Mooshahary (Meghalaya), Jagat (Manipur), and Thakur (multiple states).

Joginder Jaswant Singh was the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh. This appears to be a duplicate question testing the same fact as 27789, with a different distractor (Sankaranarayanan, who served Maharashtra and other states).

E.S.L. Narasimhan served as the Governor of Chhattisgarh. He also later served as Governor of Andhra Pradesh. The other options list governors of different states - Thakur (Odisha, etc.), Sankaranarayanan (Maharashtra), Kamla (Tripura), and Konwar (Assam, Bihar).

Lambeth Palace has been the official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury for over 800 years. It serves as the Archbishop's home and office. 'Lamber' and 'Lambem Place' are incorrect names that don't correspond to any official residence.

Michael Landon portrayed Little Joe Cartwright on the Western television series Bonanza, which aired from 1959 to 1973. The character was one of the main sons of Ben Cartwright. The other 'Michael' options are not real actors from the show.

La Paz is the administrative capital of Bolivia where the executive and legislative branches are located. The constitutional capital is Sucre, but La Paz serves as the seat of government and is the most commonly cited answer. 'Le Jazz' and 'Lo Maz' are not real places.

The Peewit, also known as the Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus), is a bird in the plover family. Its common alternative name is Lapwing, referring to its distinctive flight display. 'Lawing' and 'Lapswing' are incorrect names.

Harry Lauder (1870-1950) was a Scottish music hall entertainer who became the first British comedian to be knighted in 1919 for his services to entertainment. He was famous for his kilted performances and songs like 'Roamin' in the Gloamin'. The other Harry names are fictional or incorrect.

Aizawl is the capital of Mizoram, one of India's northeastern states. The option 'Izwal' appears to be a misspelling of the correct name. Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim, Dispur is the capital of Assam, and Bhubaneswar (misspelled as Bhuvaneswar) is the capital of Odisha.

Aazhvaarkadiyan is a key character in Kalki Krishnamurthy's historical novel Ponniyin Selvan. He is a clever Vaishnava boatman and spy who plays a crucial role in the narrative, serving as both informant and guide to the protagonists. His quick wit and strategic thinking make him memorable in the story's political intrigue.

Paranjothi is the protagonist of Kalki's Sivagamiyin Sabatham, a sculptor who falls in love with the fictional character Sivagami. His journey from a skilled artisan to a key figure in the Pallava court, entwined with the historical siege of Kanchi, forms the emotional core of this historical novel.

Kundhavi is a central character in Kalki's Parthiban Kanavu, depicted as the spirited sister of the Chera prince. She becomes a pivotal figure in the narrative, influencing political alliances and personal relationships while embodying the strength and complexity of women in Kalki's historical fiction.

Seetha is the female protagonist in Kalki's Alai Osai, set against the backdrop of the early Pallava period. Her character represents the struggles and aspirations of women in historical Tamil society, navigating love, duty, and societal expectations during a time of political change.

Savithri is a significant character in Kalki's Thyaga Bhoomi, a novel that explores themes of sacrifice and social reform. Her role embodies the struggles faced by women in pre-independence Tamil society, making difficult choices between personal desires and social responsibilities.