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General Knowledge Questions and Answers
When was the first human heart transplant operation, which was performed by Dr. Christian Bernard on Louis Washkansky conducted?
a) 1943
b) 1988
c) 1967
d) 1963
Answer: 1967
Which is the religion for which the Fire temple is the place of worship?
a) Hinduism
b) Jainism
c) Zoroastrianism
d) Buddhism
Answer: Zoroastrianism
Where can Coral reefs be found in India?
a) The Malabar Coast
b) Rameshwaram
c) Trivandrum
d) Mahabalipuram
Answer: Rameshwaram
The Golden Temple, Amritsar enjoys the privilege of being India’s
a) Oldest Gurdwara
b) Largest Gurdwara
c) Smallest Gurdwara
d) None of the above
Answer: Largest Gurdwara
The United Nations Organization has its Headquarters at
Bali
Hague
New York, USA
Washington DC
Paris
Answer: New York, USA
Objects at the surface of water can be viewed from a submarine under water by using this instrument.
a) Stethescope
b) Periscope
c) Kaleidoscope
d) Telescope
Answer: Periscope
Professor Amartya Sen received the Nobel Prize in this field.
a) Literature
b) Electronics
c) Economics
d) Geology
Answer: Economics
Which of the following musical instruments is played by Amjad Ali Khan?
a) Veena
b) Tabla
c) Sarod
d) Guitar
Answer: Sarod
Greta Garbo is associated with
a) Classical dance
b) Music
c) Acting
d) Literature
Answer: Acting
Dr. V. Kurien is famous in the field of _________.
a) Atomic power
b) Dairy development
c) Economic reforms
d) Poultry farms
Answer: Dairy development
Ms. Meera Sahib Fathima Beevi has the distinction of being the first lady
a) Prime minister of Pakisthan
b) Judge of the District Court
c) Chief Minister of a State
d) Judge of Supreme Court
Answer: Judge of Supreme Court
Who created the famous Rock Garden of Chandigarh?
a) Gaudi
b) Saarinen
c) Krishnarao Jaisim
d) Nek Chand
Answer: Nek Chand
The 'Lady with the Lamp' was the name given to?
a) Vijayalakshmi Pandit
b) Queen Elizabeth
c) Florence Nightingale
d) Princess Diana
Answer: Florence Nightingale
The biggest part of the brain is
a) Spinal cord
b) Cerebellum
c) Cerebrum
d) Brain Stem
Answer: Cerebrum
NASA’s most famous space telescope goes by the name?
a) Muble Satellite Telescope
b) Hubble Space Telescope
c) Humble Space Telescope
d) Galaxy Satellite Telescope
Answer: Hubble Space Telescope
At room temperature, which is the only metal that is in liquid form?
a) Iron
b) Aluminum
c) Mercury
d) Silver
Answer: Mercury
This scientist is well known for his theory of relativity. Who is he?
a) Thomas Alva Edison
b) Albert Einstein
c) Marconi
d) James Watt
Answer: Albert Einstein
A change of the DNA of an organism resulting in a new trait is known as a ________.
a) Mitosis
b) Meiosis
c) Mutation
d) Morphosis
Answer: Mutation
Which is the country which has the Great Barrier Reef?
a) London
b) Australia
c) Ireland
d) New Zealand
Answer: Australia
In which country are the cities Ankara and Istanbul located?
a) Afghanistan
b) Turkey
c) Pakisthan
d) Iraq
Answer: Turkey
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