general knowledge Online Quiz - 5917

Fruits are primarily composed of carbohydrates (natural sugars like fructose) and provide minimal protein and almost no fat. They are excellent sources of vitamins, fiber, and simple carbs.

Celine Dion is the vocalist who performed the song, not a flute player. The flute and other instrumental parts in "My Heart Will Go On" were performed by studio musicians, not the singer herself.

Trombone is a brass instrument played using a slide mechanism, not a string instrument. Tanpura and Sitar are Indian string instruments, while Cello is a Western string instrument with bowed strings.

S.P. Balasubramanium holds the Guinness World Record for recording the highest number of songs (over 40,000 songs in multiple languages). Kishore Kumar and Kumar Sanu were prolific but don't hold this specific record.

Kumar Sanu set a Guinness World Record in 1993 by recording 28 songs in a single day. This showcases his exceptional vocal stamina and studio efficiency, standing unmatched in the industry.

Pink Floyd pioneered psychedelic rock, characterized by experimental sounds, extended compositions, and philosophical lyrics. While they evolved into progressive rock, their original and most defining genre is psychedelic rock.

Watermelon actually has the highest sugar content among the options, with about 6g of sugar per 100g. Peaches and apples have similar sugar content around 4-5g, while mango is moderate but not the highest.

Peanuts contain approximately 25-28 grams of protein per 100 grams, which is the highest among common nuts listed. Almonds have about 21 grams per 100 grams, while cashews and walnuts have lower protein content at around 15-18 grams per 100 grams. Peanuts are legumes, not true nuts, but they are commonly grouped with nuts and have the highest protein content.

Protein is essential for building and repairing muscle tissue, making muscles the most directly associated body system with protein intake. While protein is important for overall body function including brain health, its primary role is in muscle development, maintenance, and recovery after physical activity.

Rabindranath Tagore bestowed the title "Mahatma" upon Gandhi in 1915, recognizing his spiritual and moral leadership. Tagore was the first to use this honorific, which became Gandhi's enduring title worldwide. The term "Mahatma" means "great soul" in Sanskrit.

Milk is a good source of protein, containing about 3.4 grams per 100 grams. It's considered a complete protein source with all essential amino acids. While milk also provides other nutrients, protein is one of its primary nutritional components.

Approximately 3500 calories equal 1 pound of body fat. To lose 0.4 pounds, calculate 0.4 x 3500 = 1400 calories. This calculation is based on the standard approximation used in nutrition science for weight loss planning.

Mahatma Gandhi was married to Kasturbai Makhanji in 1883 when he was 13 years old. Child marriage was a common practice in 19th century India. Gandhi has written about his marriage in his autobiography "The Story of My Experiments with Truth".

Devdas Gandhi (1900-1957) was the youngest of Mahatma Gandhi's four sons. Gandhi had four sons: Harilal (eldest), Manilal, Ramdas, and Devdas (youngest). Therefore, Devdas was indeed Gandhiji's youngest child, making option D correct.

John Ruskin wrote "Unto This Last" in 1860, a work that greatly influenced Gandhi's philosophical outlook. Gandhi was so inspired by this book that he translated it into Gujarati in 1908, titling it "Sarvodaya" (welfare of all). Ruskin Bond is a different person - a modern Indian author.

Statement C is the one that is not true. Both protein and carbohydrates provide 4 calories per gram, so 1 gram of protein has the same calories as 1 gram of carbs, not 2 grams. The other statements are generally true: alcohol does have empty calories (7 cal/g), brown bread typically has similar or slightly fewer carbs than white bread, and candies are primarily sugar, not fat-rich.

Karamchand Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi's father, served as the Diwan (prime minister) of Porbandar state. The position of Diwan was the highest administrative office in a princely state's government during British colonial rule. Karamchand Gandhi held this position until his death in 1885.

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam. Taipei is the capital of Taiwan, Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan, and Pyongyang is the capital of North Korea. Hanoi has been Vietnam's capital since 1976 and is the country's second-largest city.

Mogadishu is the capital of Somalia. Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia, Khartoum is the capital of Sudan (and South Sudan's Juba), and Nairobi is the capital of Kenya. Mogadishu has been Somalia's capital throughout most of its history.