Q3

QUIZ NO-3

1.   Which animal has the biggest brain in the world?

A.   Sperm Whale

B.   Blue whale

C.   Killer whale

D.   Elephant

2. The National Anthem was first sung in the year?

A.   1911

B.   1913

C.   1936

D.   1935

3.  The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by_________?

A.      the people

B.      Lok Sabha

C.      elected members of the legislative assembly

D.      elected members of the legislative council

4. Jeev Milkha Singh is associated with which sports?

A.      Volleyball

B.      Golf

C.      Athletics

D.      Hockey

5. Which of the following are the world's longest snakes?

A.   King cobra

B.   Reticulated python

C.   Giant anaconda

D.   Black mamba

6. Which among the following disease is not caused by a virus?

A.   Cholera

B.   Chickenpox

C.   Hepatitis

D.   Dengue

7. Which among the following is the official language of Lakshadweep?

A.    Hindi

B.   English

C.   Tamil

D.   Malayalam

8.  Which among the following are considered to be the first owners of Koh-I-Noor diamond?

A.   Mughals

B.  Tughlaqs

C.   Khiljis

D.   Kakatiyas

9. Kampala is capital of which country?

A.   Zambia

B.   Uganda

C.   Kenya

D.   Angola

10.  Which among the following soil is rich in mineral?

A.   Black soil

B.   Alluvial soil

C.   Red soil

D.   None of them

 Answers

1.   Which animal has the biggest brain in the world?

A.   Sperm Whale...

The sperm whale is the largest of the toothed whales and the largest toothed predator. Mature males average at 16 metres (52 ft) in length but some may reach 20.5 metres (67 ft), with the head representing up to one-third of the animal's length. The sperm whale feeds primarily on squid. Plunging to 2,250 metres (7,380 ft) for prey, it is the second deepest diving mammal, following only the Cuvier's beaked whale. The sperm whale's clicking vocalization, a form of echolocation and communication, may be as loud as 230 decibels (re 1 µPa at 1 m) underwater making it the loudest sound produced by any animal. It has the largest brain of any animal on Earth, more than five times heavier than a human's. Sperm whales can live for more than 60 years.

 2. The National Anthem was first sung in the year?

A.   1911...

The national anthem of India is 'Jana-gana-mana', composed originally in Bengali, by Rabindranath Tagore. 'Jana-gana-mana' was first sung on 27th December 1911, long before Indian gained independence, at the Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress. The complete song consists of five stanzas. As for the playing time of the full version of the national anthem, it will take up approximately 52 seconds. A short version, consisting of first and last lines of the stanza (playing time approximately 20 seconds), is also played on certain occasions.

3.  The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by_________?

C.      elected members of the legislative assembly...

The Rajya Sabha or Council of States is the upper house of the Parliament of India. Membership is limited to 250 members, 12 of whom are nominated by the President of India for their contributions to art, literature, science, and social services. The remainder of the body is elected by the state and territorial legislatures. Members sit for six-year terms, with one third of the members retiring every two years. Members are elected by the Legislative Assembly of States and Union territories by means of Single transferable vote through Proportional representation.

4. Jeev Milkha Singh is associated with which sports?

B.      Golf.....

 Jeev Milkha Singh is an Indian professional golfer who became the first player from India to join the European Tour in 1998. He has won four events on the European Tour making him the most successful Indian on tour. He is the highest ranked Indian golfer in the world and first one to break into the top 100 in October 2006.

 5. Which of the following are the world's longest snakes?

B.   Reticulated python....

 Python reticulatus, also known as the (Asiatic) reticulated python is a species of python found in Southeast Asia. Adults can grow to 6.95 m (22.8 ft) in length but normally grow to an average of 3–6 m (10–20 ft). They are the world's longest snakes and longest reptile, but are not the most heavily built. Like all pythons, they are nonvenomous constrictors and normally not considered dangerous to humans. Although large specimens are powerful enough to kill an adult human, attacks are only occasionally reported.

6. Which among the following disease is not caused by a virus?

A.   Cholera...

Cholera is an infection of the small intestine caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.The main symptoms are watery diarrhea and vomiting. This may result in dehydration and in severe cases grayish-bluish skin. Transmission occurs primarily by drinking water or eating food that has been contaminated by the feces (waste product) of an infected person, including one with no apparent symptoms.

7. Which among the following is the official language of Lakshadweep?

D.   Malayalam.....

 The principal languages of Lakshadweep are Malayalam, Jeseri (Dweep Bhasha) and Mahl. The people of all the northern islands speak a dialect of Malayalam with Tamil and Arabic similar to Arwi influenced by extensive trade activities of these people. The people of Minicoy, the southernmost atoll, speak Mahl, a variant of Divehi language spoken in the Maldives. Malayalam with Malayalam script was introduced as the official language of Lakshadweep during the British raj. Previously a type of Arabic script (Arabi Malayalam) was used for the language. The policy was continued by the Indian government.Malayalam serves as a link language on the islands including on the Mahl dominated Minicoy Island.

8.  Which among the following are considered to be the first owners of Koh-I-Noor diamond?

D.   Kakatiyas.....

The Koh-I-Noor is a diamond that was originally 793 carats when uncut. Once the largest known diamond, it is now a 105.6 metric carats diamond, weighing 21.6 grammes in its most recent cut state. In 1852 Albert the Prince Consort had ordered it cut down from 186 carats. The Koh-I-Noor was mined in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India together with its double, the Daria-i-Noor. The diamond has belonged to many dynasties, including Nizams,Kakatiyas, Rajputs, Mughal, Afsharid, Durrani Empires, Sikh and British. It changed hands as a spoil of war time and time again.

9. Kampala is capital of which country?

B.   Uganda...

 Kampala is the capital and largest city in Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.

10.  Which among the following soil is rich in mineral?

A.   Black soil...

 Black soil  is a black-coloured soil containing a high percentage of humus (7% to 15%), and high percentages of phosphoric acids, phosphorus and ammonia. it is very fertile and produces a high agricultural yield.