Sports, Geography, and History General Knowledge Quiz

Gerald Ford is the only person to serve as both Vice President and President without being elected to either office. He was appointed VP under the 25th Amendment (1973) after Spiro Agnew resigned, then became President when Nixon resigned (1974).

Barack Obama was the first African American to serve as U.S. President (elected 2008, inaugurated 2009). Nelson Mandela was South African, Fidel Castro was Cuban, and JFK was white.

Earth's core (both inner and outer) is primarily composed of iron (Fe) and nickel (Ni), with iron being the dominant element. This is evidenced by seismic data, Earth's density, and its magnetic field. Silicon is abundant in the mantle/crust, while aluminum is in the crust.

Berlin is on the River Spree, NOT the Rhine. The Rhine flows through cities like Cologne, Basel, and Rotterdam. All other pairs are correct: London-Thames, New York-Hudson, Vienna-Danube.

The Sutlej River originates in Tibet (Lake Rakshastal) outside India, while Beas, Chenab, and Ravi all originate within Indian territory (Himachal Pradesh). The Sutlej enters India through Shipki La pass.

Cape Canaveral is located on the east coast of Florida (Brevard County). This has been the primary launch site for NASA missions since the 1950s, chosen for its proximity to the equator and coastal location for safety.

India has the highest population density among South Asian countries (approximately 382 people per sq km). Sri Lanka has about 341 per sq km, while Pakistan and Nepal have lower densities. India's large population combined with manageable land area gives it the highest density.

India has the highest population density among South Asian countries (approximately 382 people per sq km). Sri Lanka has about 341 per sq km, while Pakistan and Nepal have lower densities. India's large population combined with manageable land area gives it the highest density.

Sourav Ganguly made his ODI debut on January 11, 1992, against Australia in Brisbane. He scored 3 runs in his debut match. 1992 is correct.

Sania Mirza began her professional tennis career in 2003, playing her first WTA tournament that year. She later went on to become India's most successful female tennis player, winning multiple Grand Slam titles in doubles.

Ishant Sharma made his ODI debut for India in 2007 against South Africa. He was a talented young fast bowler who gained prominence during India's tour of Australia in 2007-08.

Roger Binny made his ODI debut for India in 1980. He was a key member of India's 1983 World Cup winning team and was known for his medium-pace bowling.

Dhanraj Pillai made his international debut for India in 1989. He is widely regarded as one of India's greatest hockey players and captained the national team for many years.

The Ajanta cave paintings primarily depict stories from the Jatakas, which are tales about the previous lives of Buddha. These paintings, dating from around 2nd century BCE to 5th century CE, are masterpieces of Buddhist art.

Sales Tax is an indirect tax because it is collected by intermediaries (retailers) from consumers and then passed to the government. The burden of this tax can be shifted to the final consumer. Direct taxes like Income Tax, Wealth Tax, and Profession Tax are paid directly by the person on whom they are levied.

Jammu & Kashmir has a special provision under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution (now abrogated) that allowed it to have its own flag alongside the national flag. This was a unique privilege granted to the state.

The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize is one of India's most prestigious science awards, given for outstanding contributions to science and technology. It is named after the founder-director of CSIR and has been awarded annually since 1958.

In basketball, each team has 5 players on the court at a time. This is standardized across all levels of the game internationally. Substitutions are allowed, but only 5 players from each team can be on the court simultaneously.