World and Indian General Knowledge

Thimphu is the capital and largest city of Bhutan. It is located in the western part of the country and serves as the political and economic center. Belmopan is the capital of Belize, Colombo is the commercial capital of Sri Lanka, and Doha is the capital of Qatar.

Jaipur serves as the headquarters of the North Western Railway zone in India. This zone covers Rajasthan and parts of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. The other options represent different railway zones: West Central (Jabalpur), Western (Mumbai), and North Central (Allahabad).

Paul Newman and Bruce Willis co-starred in the 1994 film "Nobody's Fool." Newman played the lead role of Sully, while Willis had a supporting role as his estranged son's business partner. Cool Hand Luke featured only Newman, Die Hard 2 featured only Willis, and Where the Money Is featured Newman with different co-stars.

Vienna is the capital and largest city of Austria. It has been the capital for centuries and is known for its cultural heritage, classical music, and imperial palaces. Canberra is the capital of Australia, Brussels is the capital of Belgium, and Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria.

The Asiatic lion is found only in the Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat, India. This is the last remaining natural habitat of the Asiatic lion subspecies. Ranthambore is known for tigers, Sundarbans for Bengal tigers, and Kaziranga for one-horned rhinoceros.

Michael Keaton played Batman in "Batman Returns" (1992), directed by Tim Burton. Christian Bale later portrayed Batman in Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy, George Clooney in "Batman & Robin" (1997), and Val Kilmer in "Batman Forever" (1995). Each actor played the role in different eras of the franchise.

The Banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis) is India's national tree. It is revered for its longevity and expansive canopy. The Banyan symbolizes longevity and is deeply rooted in Indian culture and mythology. Neem, Babul, and Karanj are important trees but not designated as national symbols.

Salman Rushdie wrote "Midnight's Children" (1981), which won the Booker Prize. The novel is considered a landmark work of postcolonial literature and magical realism. Arundhati Roy wrote "The God of Small Things", Sidney Sheldon wrote popular thrillers, and Chetan Bhagat writes contemporary Indian fiction.

The line "They drew first blood, not me" is from the 1982 film "First Blood" starring Sylvester Stallone as John Rambo. The film is the first in the Rambo series. Rocky features Stallone as a boxer, The Specialist is an action film, and Cliffhanger is a mountain climbing thriller.

Suva is the capital and largest city of Fiji, located on the island of Viti Levu. It has been the capital since 1882. Havana is the capital of Cuba, Moroni is the capital of Comoros, and Helsinki is the capital of Finland.

Jog Falls is located in the Shimoga district of Karnataka, India. It is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India and a major tourist attraction. The falls are created by the Sharavathi River. Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala are neighboring states but do not contain Jog Falls.

Heath Ledger portrayed William Thatcher, the peasant who poses as a knight in jousting tournaments. This was Ledger's breakthrough role in a major Hollywood film, showcasing his charm and leading-man capabilities before his iconic Joker performance in The Dark Knight.

Kingston has been Jamaica's capital since 1872 and is the largest city on the island. The other options are capitals of different countries: Vientiane (Laos), Beirut (Lebanon), and Nairobi (Kenya).

Peter Jackson, a New Zealand filmmaker, directed all three Lord of the Rings films (2001-2003) and won Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Picture for The Return of the King. George Lucas directed Star Wars, Spielberg directed Jurassic Park and E.T., and Peter Fonda is an actor known for Easy Rider.

Wellington is New Zealand's capital city, located at the southern tip of the North Island. Auckland is the largest city but not the capital - a common misconception. Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island, and Manukau is a suburb of Auckland.

The Aravalli Range is primarily located in Rajasthan, running approximately 692 km from northeast to southwest across the state. It's one of the oldest fold mountain ranges in the world and also extends into Gujarat, Haryana, and Delhi, but Rajasthan contains its major portion.

Gujarat has the longest coastline in India at approximately 1,600 km (about 1,600 miles), with the Gulf of Kutch and Gulf of Khambat adding significant length. Tamil Nadu has about 1,076 km, Andhra Pradesh around 974 km, and Maharashtra approximately 720 km of coastline.

Abuja became Nigeria's capital in 1991, replacing Lagos which remains the largest city. Lagos was the capital until the government decided to create a more centrally located, purpose-built capital. Ibadan and Ogbomosho are major cities in Nigeria but not capitals.

The Sardar Sarovar Dam is built on the Narmada River in Gujarat. It's one of the largest dams in India and part of the Narmada Valley Project. The Godavari, Krishna, and Tapi are other major peninsular rivers but don't host this particular dam.

Peter Jackson's first feature film was 'Bad Taste' (1987), a low-budget horror-comedy that he financed himself. It gained cult status and launched his career leading to The Lord of the Rings trilogy. 'Braindead' (1992) was his third film, and 'The Frighteners' (1996) came after his Hollywood breakthrough. 'Blood Lust' is not a real Jackson film.