Mahabharata & General Knowledge Quiz

Irfan Pathan became the first bowler to take a hat-trick in the very first over of a Test match, achieving this feat against Pakistan at Karachi in 2006. He dismissed Salman Butt, Younis Khan, and Mohammad Yousuf on consecutive deliveries, creating cricketing history with this rare achievement at the start of the match.

Washing soda is chemically known as hydrated sodium carbonate (Na2CO3·10H2O), where 'hydrated' indicates it contains water molecules in its crystal structure. It's different from baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and is commonly used for cleaning and laundry purposes.

A normal adult human body contains approximately 4.5 to 5.5 liters (about 5-6 quarts) of blood, which is roughly 7-8% of total body weight. This volume is essential for transporting oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products throughout the body. Significant blood loss beyond 1-1.5 liters can be life-threatening.

In the Mahabharata, Shikhandi was originally Amba in a previous birth. After being rejected by Bhishma and taking a vow of revenge, Amba was reborn as Shikhandi, who eventually played a crucial role in Bhishma's death in the Kurukshetra war. This story highlights themes of destiny and reincarnation in the epic.

The eye responds differently to printed words versus computer images. Printed text has sharp, high-contrast edges that are easier for the eye to focus on, while computer images consist of pixels that can flicker and lack the same definition, causing different focusing patterns and eye strain.

In the Mahabharata, Indra (the king of gods) disguised himself as a Brahmin and asked Karna for his divine armor (kavach) and earrings (kundal) as donation. Karna, known for his generosity, could not refuse a Brahmin's request even though he knew it was Indra in disguise.

The primary cause of computer vision syndrome is the eyes' difficulty maintaining proper focus on digital images, which lack the sharp edges and contrast of printed text. While glare, small images, and poor ergonomics (options A, C, D) are contributing factors, the fundamental focusing problem is the root cause.

In the Mahabharata, Indra gave the Shakti astra (a powerful divine weapon) to Karna after receiving Karna's kavach and kundal. This weapon could only be used once and was eventually used by Karna against Ghatotkacha. Krishna and Duryodhana did not give this weapon, and Vayu is not associated with this event.

A sticky wicket refers to a cricket pitch where the ball bounces unpredictably due to drying conditions after rain. This makes batting extremely difficult as ball behavior becomes erratic. It does not refer to field conditions, favoring batsmen, or etiquette breaches.

Liechtenstein's official language is German, as it is a small German-speaking country between Switzerland and Austria. The country uses Swiss German dialects in daily life but Standard German for official purposes. Dutch and French are official languages of neighboring countries, and Swiss is a nationality, not a language.

Khushwant Singh wrote 'Sahibs Who Loved India,' which profiles British colonial officials who developed a deep appreciation for India. Jagdish, Chetan Bhagat, and Nadeem Aslam are authors but not associated with this particular work.

Bhishma had the boon of Ichha Mrityu (death at will) from his father Shantanu. After being wounded on the 10th day of Kurukshetra war, he waited 58 days on a bed of arrows until Uttarayana (sun's northward journey) began. Makar Sankranti marks this transition, when he chose to shed his mortal body.

Yudhishthira's dialogue with Yaksha (Yaksha Prashna) occurred at Katasaraj (Katas Raj) pond in Chakwal district, Punjab, Pakistan. This legendary question-answer session tested Yudhishthira's wisdom and is part of Mahabharata's Yaksha Prashna episode.

Dhrishtadyumna (Dhristdrumna), Draupadi's brother, was the commander-in-chief of Pandava forces throughout the 18-day war. He was born specifically to avenge Draupadi's humiliation and kill Drona, which he accomplished on the 15th day.

Lord Krishna left his mortal body at Prabhas Patan (near modern Somnath, Gujarat) when a hunter named Jara mistakenly shot him with an arrow, mistaking his foot for a deer. The Somnath Jyotirlinga temple is located here, one of the 12 sacred Jyotirlingas.

Madri was the second wife of King Pandu and mother of Nakula and Sahadeva. She invoked the Ashwini Kumaras (twin physicians of gods) to beget these twins. After Pandu's death, she performed sati, leaving her sons under Kunti's care.

During the Pandavas' one-year incognito exile (Agyatvas), Arjuna disguised himself as Brihannala, a eunuch who taught music and dance to Princess Uttara at King Virata's court. This disguise was fitting due to Arjuna's curse from Urvashi.

In European nobility, the wife of a Marquis is called a Marchioness. The title Marquis ranks below a Duke but above an Earl/Count. 'Marchioness' is the feminine form, derived from the French 'marquis'.