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Multiple choice general knowledge history

What is the name of Dhritrashtra & Pandu' father

  1. Vichitravirya

  2. Chitrangada

  3. Rajasena

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

Vichitravirya was the father of Dhritarashtra and Pandu, making him the grandfather of the Kauravas and Pandavas. He was the son of Queen Satyavati and King Shantanu. After Shantanu's death, Bhishma (Vichitravirya's half-brother) arranged his marriage to Ambika and Ambalika, who became the mothers of Dhritarashtra and Pandu respectively. Note: The question has an apostrophe error - should be 'Pandu's' not 'Pandu'.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

King Shantanu married twice. First with Ganga, to whom Bhishma was born. What is the name of his second wife

  1. Yamuna

  2. Satyavati

  3. Saraswati

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

Satyavati was indeed King Shantanu's second wife after Ganga. In the Mahabharata, Bhishma was born from Ganga, and later Shantanu married Satyavati, which led to Bhishma's vow of celibacy to ensure Satyavati's children would inherit the throne.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

123 Agreement is between these countries

  1. Indo-US

  2. Indo-Russia

  3. Indo-Pak

  4. Indo-China
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The 123 Agreement is officially known as the Indo-US Civil Nuclear Agreement. The term '123 Agreement' comes from Section 123 of the US Atomic Energy Act, which governs civilian nuclear cooperation agreements. This landmark 2008 agreement allowed nuclear trade between India and the United States.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Au revoir, Beth.

  1. Goodbye, Beth.

  2. Thank you, Beth

  3. Please, Beth

  4. Good evening, Beth
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Au revoir is a common French farewell expression meaning 'goodbye' or 'until we meet again.' The other options represent different French phrases: merci (thank you), s'il vous plait (please), and bon soir (good evening).

Multiple choice general knowledge history

This day is celebrated as the World Environment Day

  1. 5th June

  2. 16th October

  3. 1st December

  4. 22 september
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5th since 1974. It was established by the United Nations to raise awareness about environmental protection. The other dates represent different observances: October 16 is World Food Day, December 1 is World AIDS Day, and September 22 is World Car-Free Day.

Multiple choice general knowledge foreign languages

Très bien, merci

  1. Thank you.

  2. I am not well.

  3. I am fine.

  4. Very well, thank you.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The French phrase 'Très bien, merci' literally translates to 'Very well, thank you.' It is a common response to 'Comment ça va?' (How are you?). The key word is 'très' (very), modifying 'bien' (well/good), ruling out options A, B, and C.

Multiple choice general knowledge

His debut movie was

  1. Elaan

  2. Ek Hi Raasta

  3. Phool Aur Kaante

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

Without context about who 'He' refers to, this question is ambiguous. However, if this is from a Bollywood quiz about Ajay Devgn, then 'Phool Aur Kaante' (1991) was indeed his debut film as an actor. The other options are also Ajay Devgn films: 'Elaan' (2005), 'Ek Hi Raasta' (1999), and 'Zakhm' (1998).