Travel and Culture
Which city is known as the 'Yoga capital of India'?
Rishikesh
Who was responsible for setting up the death of Abhimanyu in the 'Chakravyuha' incident in the Mahabharata?
Ashwathama
Bhishma
Jayadratha
Duryodhana
Jayadratha
The Titanic was considered to be unsinkable because its 16 compartments were supposedly ____.
1. Made of special grade steel
2. Watertight
3. Equipped with new pumps
4. Made of Iron
Made of special grade steel
The code in The Matrix comes from what food recipes?
A. Sushi reciepes
B. Dumplings recipes
C. Stir-fry recipes
D. Pad-Thai recipes
Sushi reciepes
My job as a nurse during world war 1 gave me a working knowledge of poisons that helped me write my murder mysteries. I am best known for writing 66 detective novels and 14 short stories. Who am I?
Agatha Christie
On which west-flowing river is the Jog Falls in Shimoga, Karnataka located?
1. Sharavathi river
2. Tungabhadra river
3. Kaveri river
4. Bhadravathi river
Sharavathi river
Who among them was the Kaurava supporter of the Pandavas?
1. Sala
2. Durmukha
3. Yuyutsu
4. Chitrasena
Yuyutsu
The original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar was:
Lai Kalwant
Banda Bahadur
Ramatanu Pande
Markandey pande
Ramatanu Pande
A girl and boy love each other but the boy is mysteriously killed. The girl moves to New Zealand to cope up with her loss where she meets the lookalike of her ex-lover. They then trace the boy’s killer. Guess the movie.
Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai
I was diagnosed with Scoliosis and Rheumatism of the knees at the age of 21, and was told by doctors that I would never be able to dance. Today, I am one of the best dancers in Bollywood. Who am I?
Hrithik Roshan
What is Channapatna, a place in Ramnagara district of Karnataka famous for?
Silk
Sandalwood
Wooden Toys
Agarbatti
Wooden Toys
In the Ramayana, during the fourteen years of Rama's exile, Bharat did not rule from Ayodhya. What was his temporary capital?
1. Kalinga
2. Nandigram
3. Mathura
4. Varanasi
Nandigram
Which of the following statements is true about the Pyramids of Egypt?
a. Each stone block weighs as much as the weight of an elephant
b. Intricately carved marble stones can be found in the passages of the pyramid
c. The Ancient Egyptians have used two constellations to align their pyramids in a north-south direction – the Big Dipper and the Little Dipper.
d. It took 100 years to build the Pyramid of Giza
Options A and C
Born as A.S. Dileep Kumar, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from the Berklee College of Music and the Aligarh Muslim University. His directorial debut Le Musk is a virtual reality movie shot in Rome over a span of 13 days. Who is he?
A.R. Rahman
I always had a dream of becoming a fashion designer. I wanted to study in NIFT, but unfortunately, my parents didn’t agree. So, I sold my old books to pay for my admission form & fortunately I passed the exam. I have been the only fashion designer to showcase my work at Italy's Milan fashion week and my fashion label has its flagship stores across India. Who am I?
Sabyasachi Mukherjee
Built as a concert hall in 1876, this museum in Rajasthan is home to an exclusive collection of artifacts that talks about the artwork of different regions of the world. The museum has 16 art galleries to house these unique artifacts. Apart from these, marble art, pottery, ancient coins, carpets, and other such beauties from the bygone era are placed in the museum. It also has the Egyptian Mummy, treating your eyes with the history of the astonishing times.
Albert Hall Museum
Who among these Apsaras is an avatar of Lord Vishnu?
1. Rambha
2. Urvashi
3. Menaka
4. Mohini
Mohini
In which Hindu Kingdom of medieval India was the image of deity Tirupati or Lord Venkateshvara depicted on its gold coins?
The Vijayanagar Empire
The Kingdom of Hoyasalas of Dwarasamudra
The Kingdom of Kakathiyas of Warrangal
The Kingdom of Yadavas of Devagiri
The Vijayanagar Empire
What among these items do you find in every Fight Club scene?
A. Coca-Cola can
B. Starbucks cup
C. A Dunkin’ donut
D. A Pepsi bottle
Starbucks cup
Born in the Travancore family of Kerala, I became one of the most famous artists of India. I developed my own style of painting, combining the realistic style of oil painting with the traditional Indian style of painting. I am known for my paintings depicting scenes from the Mahabharata and Ramayana and paintings for the Mysore royal family. You can watch the movie 'Rang Rasiya' to know more about my life. Who am I?
Raja Ravi Verma
Dubbed as the "Eighth Wonder of the world", these are two huge man made islands arching away from the mainland, stretching for miles into the sea. Which is this place?
The Palm Jumeriah, Dubai
What is the name of Lord Krishna's conch shell?
1. Devdutta
2. Anantavijaya
3. Panchajanya
4. Panchaamrutha
Panchajanya
During one procession, she continued to lead with the Indian flag, shouting "Vande Mataram", even after being shot thrice. Her statue, the first of a woman to be erected in independent India, was put up in 1977. Who was she?
a. Rani Chennamma
b. Matangini Hazra
c. Bhikaiji Cama
d. Jhalkari Bai
Matangini Hazra
In 'The Game of Thrones', what is the nickname of Sir Davos Seaworth?
The Onion Knight
Born as Robert Allen Zimmerman, this American singer-songwriter is a pop culture icon and the only musician to have received the a Nobel Prize in Literature. Not only did he win an Academy Award for Best Original Song for “Things Have Changed,” featured in the film Wonder Boys but he has also bagged a Pulitzer Prize for his impact on American culture.
Bob Dylan