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100

What are the 5 sports, which doesn't use ball as part of the game 

Shooting, Swimming, Karate, Long Jump, High Jump 

100

What is the capital city of Canada?

Ottawa

100

Who is the mother of Lord Rama in the Ramayana?

Kausalya

100

What is the term for a group of stars that form a pattern in the night sky?

Constellation

100

What has hands but cannot clap, and is essential to measure time in science experiments?

A clock

200

How may squares in Chess Board

64

200

Which country has the most time zones?

France - 13 time zones

200

How many Vedas exist? and name them

There are four Vedas in total:

  1. Rigveda: The oldest and most important Veda, consisting of hymns dedicated to various deities and forces of nature.

  2. Yajurveda: Contains instructions for rituals and sacrifices, explaining how to perform the worship and sacrifices to deities.

  3. Samaveda: Focuses on melodies and chants, particularly for the proper chanting of hymns during rituals. It is considered the "Veda of melodies."

  4. Atharvaveda: Contains hymns and incantations used in domestic rituals, healing, and magical practices. It also covers topics like philosophy, medicine, and social life.

200

What is the name of the mission that successfully landed humans on the Moon for the first time?

Apollo 11
Launch Date: July 16, 1969 

First Human to walk on the moon: Neil Armstrong

Total Moonwalk Time: About 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Approximately 47.5 pounds (21.5 kilograms) of lunar rocks and soil were brought back for analysis.

200

What weighs more: a kilogram of feathers or a kilogram of iron?

Neither—they both weigh the same (1 kilogram).

300

What is considered England's national sport?

Cricket

300

The Great Barrier Reef is located off the coast of which country?

Australia 

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world, located in the Coral Sea off the northeast coast of Australia. It spans over 2,300 kilometers (1,430 miles) and consists of approximately 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands. The reef is known for its stunning biodiversity, including a wide variety of marine life, such as fish, coral species, sea turtles, and sharks.

300

Name 10 Avatars of Vishnu

  1. Matsya (The Fish)

    • In this form, Vishnu took the shape of a fish to save the sacred scriptures (Vedas) and the sages from a great deluge.

  2. Kurma (The Tortoise)

    • Vishnu incarnated as a tortoise to support Mount Mandara, which was used as a churning rod during the churning of the ocean to obtain the nectar of immortality (Amrita).

  3. Varaha (The Boar)

    • Vishnu assumed the form of a boar to rescue the Earth (personified as the goddess Bhudevi) from the demon Hiranyaksha, who had submerged it in the ocean.

  4. Narasimha (The Man-Lion)

    • In this avatar, Vishnu appeared as a half-man, half-lion to protect his devotee Prahlada and destroy the demon king Hiranyakashipu, who was immune to being killed by man or beast, inside or outside, during the day or night.

  5. Vamana (The Dwarf)

    • Vishnu took the form of a dwarf Brahmin to subdue the demon king Bali, who had gained control over the three worlds. Vamana asked for three paces of land and then expanded to cover the entire universe in three steps.

  6. Parashurama (The Warrior with an Axe)

    • Vishnu incarnated as Parashurama, a Brahmin warrior with an axe, to rid the world of corrupt and oppressive kings (Kshatriyas).

  7. Rama (The Prince of Ayodhya)

    • Vishnu incarnated as Lord Rama to defeat the demon king Ravana, rescue his wife Sita, and restore dharma (righteousness).

  8. Krishna (The Divine Cowherd)

    • Vishnu incarnated as Krishna to assist the Pandavas, especially Arjuna, during the Kurukshetra war, and to deliver the Bhagavad Gita, a sacred scripture on dharma and life.

  9. Buddha (The Enlightened One)

    • Some traditions include Buddha as an avatar of Vishnu, where he incarnated to teach compassion and non-violence, and to reform people who had become too focused on ritualistic practices.

  10. Kalki (The Future Savior)

  • Kalki is the prophesied future avatar of Vishnu, who is expected to appear in the future to destroy evil, restore righteousness, and start a new era, called Satya Yuga.

 

300

What was the significance of India's lunar landing?

India became the first country to successfully land a spacecraft near the Moon's south pole. This region is of great scientific interest due to the potential presence of water ice in permanently shadowed craters.

300

If you drop a feather and a hammer on the Moon, which will hit the ground first?

Neither—they will hit the ground at the same time (because there's no air resistance on the Moon).

400

In tennis, what term is used for a score of zero?

Love

400

What is the only country in the world that is located on two continents and has two capitals?

South Africa is located on two continents (Africa and a small part in the Indian Ocean) and has three capitals: Pretoria (administrative), Cape Town (legislative), and Bloemfontein (judicial).

400

What is the difference between lunar and solar calendar?


The lunar calendar is based on the moon's cycles, while the solar calendar follows the Earth's orbit around the sun, which leads to different ways of measuring time and adjusting for discrepancies.

Moon's phases (29.5 days per month) Vs Earth's orbit around the Sun (365.25 days per year)

354 days (approx.) a Year Vs 365.25 days (approx.) 

29 or 30 days a month or 30 or 31 days (except February, which has 28/29) 

Islamic calendar, Chinese traditional calendar Vs Gregorian calendar, Julian calendar

400

How long does it take sunlight to reach Earth?

About 8 minutes and 20 seconds. The sunlight travels approximately 93 million miles (150 million kilometers) to reach us.

400

I’m not alive, but I can grow. I don’t have lungs, but I need air. What am I?

Fire

500

What is the famous cricket series between England and Australia named? and why is it named so?

Ashes - The Ashes rivalry began in 1882 after Australia defeated England for the first time at The Oval in London. A satirical obituary in a British newspaper claimed that English cricket had died, and "the body will be cremated and the ashes taken to Australia." This led to the creation of the "Ashes" – a symbolic series of matches where the "ashes" of English cricket were said to be at stake. 

500

The Dead Sea, known for its extremely high salinity, borders which two countries?

Israel and Jordan 



The Dead Sea is called "dead" because its high salinity makes it inhospitable to most forms of life. The salinity levels of the water are around 30%, which is nearly 10 times saltier than most ocean waters. This extreme salinity prevents fish and most aquatic organisms from living in the water, hence the name "Dead Sea."

500

Name 5 gods who were born from the Ocean of Milk (Samudra Manthan) 

  • Lakshmi (Goddess of Wealth) – The most prominent deity, born from the churning of the ocean, who chose Lord Vishnu as her consort.
  • Dhanvantari (God of Medicine) – The physician of the gods, who brought the Amrit (nectar of immortality), essential for the gods' immortality.
  • Kamadhenu (The Divine Cow) – The wish-fulfilling cow that was born, capable of granting wishes and providing unlimited resources.
  • Kalpavriksha (The Wish-fulfilling Tree) – A tree that grants any desire or wish.
  • Apsaras (Celestial Nymphs) – Beautiful female spirits who were created and emerged from the ocean.
  • The Moon – The moon god Chandra was born from the churning.
  • Poison (Halahala) – The deadly poison that was produced, which Lord Shiva drank to save the universe, turning his throat blue, and earning the name Neelkanth.
500

What planet is sometimes called Earth’s “sister planet” and why?

Venus. Despite similarities in size and structure, Venus has a toxic atmosphere and extreme temperatures. 

Similarities Between Earth and Venus:

Similar Size and Structure:

Rocky Composition 

Proximity to the Sun 

Gravity 

Differences:

Atmosphere - Venus has a thick atmosphere composed of 96.5% carbon dioxide 

Temperature - Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system, with surface temperatures averaging 464°C (867°F) 

Rotation - Venus rotates backward (retrograde rotation) compared to most planets, including Earth. Its day (243 Earth days) is longer than its year (225 Earth days).

500

I can be cracked, made, told, and played. I’m often found in the brain, but not really a part of it. What am I?

A joke (referring to the brain’s involvement in understanding humor)

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