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Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Methimazole is used as:

  1. Anti allergic

  2. Anti histamine

  3. Anti thyroid

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

Methimazole is an anti-thyroid drug that inhibits thyroid hormone synthesis, used to treat hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and Graves' disease. It is not an antiallergic, antihistamine, or anti-inflammatory medication.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Re-incarnation is one argument that has been stated as proof of the afterlife. Which of these statements about re-incarnation is true?

  1. Re-incarnation is incarnation of gods on earth

  2. Re-incarnation is all about possession by a soul

  3. Re-incarnation is being reborn

  4. Re-incarnation is becoming an animal or bird
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Re-incarnation is the philosophical or religious concept that the soul or spirit, after biological death, begins a new life in a new body. Option A describes avatar (incarnation of gods), Option B describes possession (a different concept), and Option D describes only one possible belief about reincarnation in some traditions, not the definition itself.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Ghosts are paranormal phenomena which most people believe. Which of these terms refer to an evil spirit or a naughty ghost?

  1. Angel of Death

  2. Poltergeist

  3. Apparition

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

A poltergeist is a type of ghost or spirit that is responsible for physical disturbances, such as loud noises, objects being moved or destroyed, and sometimes physical attacks. The term comes from German meaning 'noisy ghost' or 'rumbling spirit'. An apparition is a ghostly appearance, while a demon is a malevolent supernatural being, and Angel of Death is a specific entity in some belief systems.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Many religions believe that after death a person is judged by his deeds and actions, based on which he is rewarded (heaven) or punished (hell). What is the popular term for these ‘deeds and actions’?

  1. Karma

  2. Yoga

  3. Nirvana

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

Karma is a concept originating in Hinduism and Buddhism that refers to the spiritual principle of cause and effect, where intent and actions influence the future circumstances of an individual. Yoga is a physical and mental practice, Nirvana is liberation from the cycle of rebirth, and Avatar refers to the incarnation of a deity.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Important evidence cited for the existence of the afterlife is the experience of people declared clinically dead, who later on are revived. Some of these people report experiences after death – including travel in a tunnel, meeting dead people and going to ‘heaven’. What is this phenomenon referred to as?

  1. Re-incarnation

  2. After Death Communication

  3. Near Death Experience

  4. Out of Body Experience
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Near Death Experience (NDE) refers to the reported experiences of people who have been close to death or clinically dead and then revived. Common elements include feelings of peace, traveling through a tunnel, seeing deceased relatives, and approaching a bright light. Re-incarnation is about rebirth, After Death Communication involves contact from the deceased, and Out of Body Experience is the sensation of being outside one's body.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

More afterlife evidence similar to EVP is ITC. What is ITC?

  1. Indian Tobacco Company

  2. International Telephonic Communicators

  3. Instrumental Tele Computing

  4. Instrumental Trans Communication
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Instrumental Trans Communication (ITC) refers to communication between spirits and the living through electronic devices such as televisions, computers, radios, and telephones. It's considered an extension of EVP research. The other options are either incorrect or refer to completely different organizations.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Séances involving materialization by dead people have been popular for many years. What is the person conducting the séance who brings forth dead people, called as?

  1. Ghost host

  2. Séancer

  3. Medium

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

A medium is a person who claims to have the ability to communicate with spirits of the dead, often through séances. The medium acts as an intermediary between the living and the dead. Ghost host and séancer are not formal terms, while spirit refers to the entity being communicated with.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

There have been a number of books written about the afterlife. One of these novels involved a book featuring a famous fictional character. The story was titled ‘The Land of the Mist’. Who was the author of this book?

  1. Agatha Christie

  2. Arthur Conan Doyle

  3. Victor Hugo

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

Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, wrote 'The Land of the Mist' (1926), a novel exploring spiritualism and the afterlife. Doyle was a strong believer in spiritualism. Agatha Christie wrote mystery novels, Victor Hugo wrote 'Les Misérables', and Charles Dickens wrote classic novels like 'A Christmas Carol'.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

ESP or Extra Sensory Perception is cited as evidence for the paranormal and hence the afterlife. Who among the following was a famous Israeli psychic who reportedly had extra-ordinary ESP powers?

  1. Uri Geller

  2. Bob Monroe

  3. John Edwards

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

Uri Geller is an Israeli psychic famous for his claims of ESP powers, particularly his spoon-bending performances and telepathic demonstrations. He gained international fame in the 1970s. Bob Monroe is known for out-of-body experiences, John Edwards is a psychic medium, and Edgar Cayce was known as the 'sleeping prophet'.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Afterlife exponents cite OBE as evidence for the paranormal and the afterlife. In terms of the afterlife, what is OBE?

  1. Out of Body Extra-sensory perceptions

  2. Out of Body Experience

  3. Outside the Body and Brain

  4. Order of the British Empire
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In the context of paranormal and afterlife research, OBE refers to Out of Body Experience - the sensation of consciousness separating from the physical body. This phenomenon is studied by parapsychologists as potential evidence for consciousness surviving death. Option D refers to a British honor system, not paranormal experiences.