general knowledge Online Quiz - 5532

Cows contribute significantly to ozone layer depletion through methane emissions in their digestive process. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that affects the atmosphere. Dogs, hens, and fish do not produce comparable methane emissions.

In gridiron (American football), a touchdown is worth 6 points. After scoring a touchdown, teams can attempt an extra point (1 point) or two-point conversion (2 points), but the touchdown itself is valued at 6. Field goals are worth 3 points, safeties 2 points.

PG Wodehouse created the character Jeeves, the quintessential valet, who appears in many of his novels and short stories. Jeeves is known for his intelligence and problem-solving abilities. Jane Austen, Hemingway, and RL Stine did not create Jeeves.

The song 'Mehboob Mere' was an item number performed by Sushmita Sen in the 2000 film 'Fiza', starring Karisma Kapoor and Hrithik Roshan. The music was composed by Anu Malik. Options A, C, and D are other films but not the correct one for this item number.

The statement claims Sushmita Sen played a nurse in 'Main Aisa Hi Hoon' (2005). However, this is incorrect - Sushmita Sen did not play a nurse in this film. The movie starred Ajay Devgn and Sushmita Sen played a different role (a lawyer named Neeti). Therefore, the answer is False.

'Dastak' (1996) was indeed Sushmita Sen's debut film in Bollywood. She starred alongside Sharad Kapoor in this thriller directed by Mahesh Bhatt. This was her first acting role after winning Miss Universe, so the statement is True.

Anne Bancroft, born Anna Maria Louisa Italiano, chose her stage name by combining "Anne" with "Bancroft" (a name she liked). She is best known for her iconic role as Mrs. Robinson in "The Graduate" (1967) and won an Academy Award for "The Miracle Worker." The name change was common practice for actors seeking more memorable stage names.

Grover Cleveland is the only U.S. President to serve two non-consecutive terms, making him both the 22nd and 24th President. He won the popular vote three times (1884, 1888, 1892) but lost the Electoral College in 1888 to Benjamin Harrison, creating the unique gap between his terms.

The Wright Flyer made history on December 17, 1903, at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. This biplane aircraft, piloted by Orville, completed the first powered, sustained, and controlled airplane flight. The Wright Brothers' invention featured a 12-horsepower engine and their innovative three-axis control system.