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Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What is Schrodinger's Cat?

  1. The cat of famous scientist schrodinger who became famous after being sold for 1 Million dollars after his death in 1950

  2. The system stops being the superposition of two states and becomes either one when the observation takes place.

  3. The cat particle in quantum mechanics which was discovered by Schrodinger

  4. The superstition involving cats and quantum mechanics
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Schrodinger's Cat is a famous thought experiment in quantum mechanics that illustrates the concept of superposition. A quantum system can exist in multiple states simultaneously until it is observed or measured, at which point it 'collapses' into one definite state. The cat in the box represents a quantum system that is both alive and dead until observed. Option A is nonsensical and not related to quantum mechanics.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What is Big Crunch?

  1. All the matter and space-time in the universe collapse into a dimensionless singularity

  2. A shortage or reduction of the resources in a BIG Project

  3. Galaxies moving away from each other and ultimately move faster than light to vanish forever

  4. A Big crushing noise
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Big Crunch is one of the possible scenarios for the ultimate fate of the universe, where the expansion of the universe eventually reverses and all matter and spacetime collapse back into a singularity - essentially the reverse of the Big Bang. This would happen if the density of the universe is high enough for gravity to eventually overcome expansion. Options B and C refer to other concepts entirely.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Expansion of Star as in Star TV Network?

  1. Satellite Telecast Asian Region

  2. Satellite Television Asian Region

  3. Satellite Tele Asian Region

  4. Satellite Asian Region
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

STAR TV is a major satellite television network operating across the Asian region. The expansion 'Satellite Television Asian Region' correctly describes what STAR stands for. Option A incorrectly uses 'Telecast' instead of 'Television'. Options C and D are incomplete expansions.

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What is expansion of "ICICI?"

  1. Industrial credit and Investments Corporation of India

  2. Industrial credit and Investments Corporation of Italy

  3. Industrial cost and Investments Corporation of India

  4. Industrial Corporation and Investments Credit of India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

ICICI is a major financial institution in India. Its full name is 'Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India'. The bank was originally formed as a financial institution to provide project financing to Indian industry. Option B incorrectly mentions Italy instead of India. Options C and D have incorrect word orders.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Lakshmana’s twin brother

  1. Rama

  2. Bharatha

  3. Shathrugna

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In the Ramayana, Shatrughna is Lakshmana's twin brother. Both were born to King Dasharatha and Queen Sumitra. While Lakshmana was devoted to Rama, Shatrughna was devoted to Bharata. Rama and Bharata were half-brothers to the twins, born to different mothers (Kausalya and Kaikeyi respectively).

Multiple choice general knowledge

Who constructed Ravana’s palace

  1. Viswakarma

  2. Maya

  3. Khara

  4. Mareecha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In the Ramayana, Ravana's palace in Lanka was built by the divine architect Maya (also known as Mayasura). Maya was a master architect and builder who constructed magnificent palaces for various demons and asuras. Viswakarma was another divine architect but primarily associated with the gods. Khara and Mareecha were demons, not architects.

Multiple choice general knowledge

In which river , Rama ended his life

  1. Kaveri

  2. Ganga

  3. Krishna

  4. Sarayu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

According to the Ramayana, after completing his earthly duties, Rama ended his life by walking into the Sarayu river and departing for his heavenly abode. This event is known as Rama's 'Jalasamadhi' or final departure. The Sarayu river flows beside Ayodhya, Rama's capital city. Options A, B, and C are other major Indian rivers but not where Rama's life ended.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Viswamitra gave two mantras to Rama and Lakshmana to keep away hunger and thirst

  1. Veera Athiveera

  2. Bala Athibala

  3. Raksha Suraksha

  4. Kshama Sahana
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The sage Viswamitra taught two powerful mantras called 'Bala' (strength) and 'Atibala' (extra strength) to Rama and Lakshmana. These mantras would protect them from hunger and thirst during their exile in the forest. The other options are combinations of Sanskrit words but are not the correct names of these specific mantras.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Who tried to save Sita from Ravana, on the way to Lanka

  1. Sambathi

  2. Hanuman

  3. Jatayu

  4. Mareecha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

When Ravana was abducting Sita and flying her to Lanka, the vulture king Jatayu fought bravely to save her. Jatayu attacked Ravana's chariot and tried to rescue Sita, but Ravana defeated him and left him wounded. Sambathi was Jatayu's brother. Hanuman helped later in Lanka. Mareecha was the golden deer who distracted Rama.