Mixed General Knowledge Quiz

Washing machines work on the principle of centrifugation - spinning the drum at high speed forces water out of wet clothes through the drum holes. This is the same principle as centrifuges used in laboratories. Diffusion, reverse osmosis, and dialysis are not relevant to washing machine operation.

Pilot Theatre in Chennai was indeed the first theatre in India to install Cinerama in the 1960s. Cinerama was a widescreen process using three synchronized 35mm projectors. Sathyam, Devi, and Anand are other famous Chennai theatres but did not have Cinerama. This is a niche historical fact about Chennai's cinema history.

According to Mahabharata, Shishupal was Krishna's cousin who was forgiven for 100 sins. When he committed his 101st sin (some versions say 100th), Krishna killed him with his Sudarshan Chakra.

In Hindu mythology, Revati was the daughter of King Kakudmi and the wife of Balarama, the elder brother of Lord Krishna. She traveled to Brahmaloka to seek Brahma's advice on finding a suitable husband of matching stature.

Ulupi was the Naga (snake) princess whom Arjuna married during his exile. She was the daughter of Kauravya, a Naga king.

Dushala was the only sister of the 100 Kauravas. She was married to Jayadratha, the king of Sindhu. Jayadratha was later killed by Arjuna to avenge Abhimanyu's death.

After being rejected by Dronacharya and other gurus, Karna was made king of Anga (modern-day Bhagalpur region) by Duryodhana to honor his friendship and skills.

Babruvahana (spelled Bribhuvahan in option D) was the son of Arjuna and Chitrangada, princess of Manipur. He later defeated Arjuna in battle.

Adhiratha was a charioteer who found infant Karna floating in a basket and raised him as his foster son along with his wife Radha. Karna was therefore known as Radheya.

Shikhandi was born female (as Amba) and later transformed to male. Since Bhishma had vowed not to fight any woman or anyone born as woman, the Pandavas positioned Shikhandi in front, making Bhishma lay down his arms.

During the Pandavas' final year of incognito exile at King Virat's court, Bhima disguised himself as Ballava, a cook in the royal kitchen. His strength made him skilled at wrestling multiple people at once in the kitchen.

Uttara was King Virat's daughter who married Abhimanyu (son of Arjuna and Subhadra). Their son Parikshit was the sole survivor of the Pandava lineage after Kurukshetra war.

The Ganga is the longest river flowing entirely within India at approximately 2,525 km. The Brahmaputra is longer overall (2,900 km) but only flows through a portion of India as it originates in Tibet. The Godavari is the longest peninsular river but is shorter than the Ganga. Option D is a state name, not a river.

In Hindu mythology, the Ganga is considered the daughter of Himavat (the Mountain King), who is the personification of the Himalayas. Ganga descended from heaven to Earth through Lord Shiva's matted hair. The other rivers (Krishna, Godavari, Kaveri) have different mythological origins and are not associated with Himavat.

The Bhar Chukki and Gagana Chukki Falls are the two segments of the Shivanasamudra Falls on the Kaveri River in Karnataka. These falls are formed as the Kaveri River descends over rocky cliffs. The Tungabhadra, Krishna, and Narmada rivers do not form these specific falls.

The holy shrine of Pandharpur, dedicated to Lord Vitthal, is situated on the banks of the Bhima River in Solapur district, Maharashtra. The Bhima is a major tributary of the Krishna River. The Krishna, Ravi, and Godavari rivers do not flow through Pandharpur.

The Tungabhadra River is a major tributary of the Krishna River. The Tungabhadra itself is formed by the confluence of the Tunga and Bhadra rivers in Karnataka and flows through Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh before joining the Krishna near the Almatty Dam. Godavari, Kaveri, and Narmada are separate river systems.

The Yamuna River joins the Ganga at Prayag (modern-day Allahabad/Prayagraj), forming the sacred confluence known as Sangam. This is one of the holiest sites in Hinduism. The Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri rivers are separate river systems that do not join the Ganga at Prayag.

Ujjain, one of the seven sacred cities (Sapta Puri) of Hinduism, is situated on the banks of the Shipra River in Madhya Pradesh. It is famous for the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga temple and the Kumbh Mela. Gandhinagar, Chandipur, and Mysore are located on different rivers or are not primarily associated with the Shipra.

The Kaveri River is often called the 'Southern Ganges' (Dakshina Ganga) due to its sacred status and importance in South India. The river is considered as holy as the Ganga in southern states. Godavari, Krishna, and Sarayu are sacred rivers but are not specifically referred to as the 'Southern Ganges'.