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Multiple choice general knowledge

Svetambara and Digambara are different sects of which religion?

  1. Jainism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Baha'i

  4. Shintoism
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Explanation

Jainism is divided into two major sects: Svetambara (white-clad) who wear white garments, and Digambara (sky-clad) who practice nudity as part of their ascetic tradition. This doctrinal split dates to the 3rd century CE and relates to different interpretations of Mahavira's teachings. Buddhism is unrelated to these specific sects.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Dave is younger than Fred, and older than George Alan is younger than Ian, and older than Colin Ian is younger than George, and older than John John is younger than Colin, but older than Edward Fred is younger than Barry, and older than Harry Harry is older than Dave WHO IS THE YOUNGEST?

  1. Dave

  2. Fred

  3. Barry

  4. Edward

  5. Ian

  6. John
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Working through the chain: Fred>Dave>George>Ian>John>Colin>Edward makes Edward youngest. Also, Fred>Barry and Harry>Dave, but these don't affect Edward's status. The key is following Ian>George, then George>Ian>John>Colin>Edward creates contradictions unless we read carefully: IanDave, confirming Edward is youngest.

Multiple choice general knowledge

With which religious personality is the village Shirdi associated?

  1. Sai Baba

  2. Sant Tukaram

  3. Tulsidas

  4. Surdas
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Explanation

Shirdi is a town in Maharashtra famous as the home of Sai Baba, a spiritual leader who lived there from 1858 to 1918. His samadhi (shrine) in Shirdi is a major pilgrimage site. The other options are associated with different locations: Tukaram (Dehu), Tulsidas (Varanasi), and Surdas (connected with Vrindavan/Braj region).

Multiple choice general knowledge

John has a house. Whichever window he looks out of, he is facing south. He has windows on more than one side of his house. How is this possible?

  1. His house is on the north pole

  2. His house is on the south pole

  3. His house is on the equator

  4. His house is on the moon
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Explanation

At the North Pole, every direction faces south. If you're at the North Pole and look out any window, you're necessarily looking south. This unique geographic property explains how someone can face south from multiple windows. The South Pole would mean facing north from all windows, and the equator doesn't have this property.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Who has scored the slowest century in tests?

  1. Gavaskar

  2. Shastri

  3. Amir Sohail

  4. Mudassar Nazar
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In Test cricket, Mudassar Nazar (Pakistan) scored the slowest Test century, taking 557 balls against England in Lahore in 1977-78. This is a well-known cricket record. Gavaskar, Shastri, and Amir Sohail were all accomplished batsmen but none hold this particular record for the slowest century.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Who was the first person to complete the circumnavigation of the earth?

  1. Christopher Columbus

  2. Vasco da Gama

  3. Ferdinand Magellan

  4. Marco Polo
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ferdinand Magellan led the Spanish expedition that began in 1519 and resulted in the first circumnavigation of Earth, though Magellan himself was killed in the Philippines in 1521. The voyage was completed by Juan Sebastián Elcano. Columbus never completed a circumnavigation, da Gama reached India by sea, and Marco Polo was an overland explorer.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Who won the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna 2008?

  1. Pankaj Advan

  2. Abhinav Bindra

  3. Manavjit Singh Sandhu

  4. M S Dhoni
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Explanation

MS Dhoni received the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in 2008 for his outstanding achievements, particularly leading India to the inaugural ICC World Twenty20 victory and his contributions to Indian cricket. Pankaj Advani is a snooker/player champion, Abhinav Bindra won in 2008 for Olympic shooting, and Manavjit Singh Sandhu is also a shooter.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Which country recorded the highest consecutive test loses?

  1. Zimbabwe

  2. West indies

  3. Bangladesh

  4. Srilanka
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Explanation

Zimbabwe holds the record for most consecutive Test losses. Between 2004-2005, Zimbabwe lost 10 consecutive Test matches, which is the highest in cricket history. This occurred during a period when Zimbabwe cricket was in crisis due to political turmoil and player disputes.