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Multiple choice general knowledge

On which day Bhishma decided to end his life using his self death boon

  1. Diwali

  2. Dashera

  3. Makar Sankranti

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

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.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Yudhisthir's dialogue with Yaksha is considered one of the highest Indian Philosophical lessons. The place where this dialogue is believed to have happened is currently in Pakistan. Name the place

  1. Katasaraj

  2. Hinglaj

  3. Multan

  4. Ravalpindi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Kaurava had Bhishma, Drona, Karna & Shalya in succession as Chief of their force. Who was Chief of Pandava force during Mahabharat

  1. Satyaki

  2. Arjun

  3. Krishna

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

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.

Multiple choice general knowledge

It is believed that hunter killed Lord Krishna at this place with arrow. Its also near one of the famous Jyotirlinga. Name the place

  1. Prabhas Patan

  2. BetDwarka

  3. Nathdwara

  4. Pandharpur
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice general knowledge

What was name of Mother of Sahdev & Nakul?

  1. Pritha

  2. Subhadra

  3. Ambalika

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

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.

Multiple choice general knowledge

What is the wife of a marquis called?

  1. Marquesse

  2. Marselle

  3. Marquette

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

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'.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Ageing is characterized by

  1. Increased catabolism

  2. Decline in metabolic activity

  3. Increased anabolism

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

Aging is associated with a gradual decline in metabolic rate and physiological function. This includes reduced cellular energy production, slower tissue repair, and decreased anabolic processes leading to muscle loss and weaker metabolism.