Category: General Knowledge Set-10

Correct Answer: B. 1986

On April 26, 1986, the Number Four RBMK reactor at the nuclear power plant at Chernobyl, Ukraine, went out of control during a test at low-power, leading to an explosion and fire that demolished the reactor building and released large amounts of radiation into the atmosphere.

Correct Answer: B. Poseidon

In Ancient Greek mythology, Poseidon was the god of the sea, storms, earthquakes, and horses. His Roman equivalent is Neptune. In Greek mythology, he is the brother of Zeus and Hades, the gods of the sky and underworld respectively.

Correct Answer: C. The Tale of Genji

The Tale of Genji, also known as Genji Monogatari, is a classic work of Japanese literature written by the noblewoman, poet, and lady-in-waiting Murasaki Shikibu around the peak of the Heian period, in the early 11th century.

Correct Answer: A. Battle of Hastings

The Battle of Hastings was fought on 14 October 1066 between the Norman-French army of William, Duke of Normandy, and an English army under the Anglo-Saxon King Harold Godwinson, beginning the Norman Conquest of England.

Correct Answer: A. Cyclonic Storm

The Great Red Spot is a gigantic storm on the planet Jupiter, which is the largest planet in our solar system. It is an anticyclonic storm, meaning it rotates counterclockwise in the southern hemisphere. The storm has been observed for centuries and is characterized by its reddish coloration. It is significantly larger than Earth and has been estimated to be shrinking over time, although it remains one of the most prominent features of Jupiter’s atmosphere

Correct Answer: A. NBP

Correct Answer: D. 11

According to the Government of India Act of 1935, India was divided into 11 provinces. These provinces were:

1. Madras
2. Bombay
3. Bengal
4. United Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh)
5. Punjab
6. Central Provinces and Berar
7. Assam
8. Bihar
9. Orissa
10. NWFP (North-West Frontier Province, now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan)
11. Sindh (now a province in Pakistan)

So, the correct answer is D. 11.

Correct Answer: D. 21 February 1703

Shah Waliullah Dehlawi, also known as Shah Waliullah al-Dihlawi, was an influential Islamic scholar, theologian, and reformer who lived in the Indian subcontinent during the 18th century. He was born in Delhi on February 21, 1703, and he played a significant role in the religious and intellectual landscape of his time. Shah Waliullah is renowned for his efforts to revive and reform Islamic thought and practice in India. He sought to bridge the gap between traditional Islamic scholarship and the needs of the Muslim community in India during a period of political and cultural change. He translated many important Islamic texts from Arabic into Persian and Urdu, making them more accessible to a wider audience.

Correct Answer: B. 12 November 2000

The ninth summit meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) took place on November 12, 2000. The OIC is an international organization consisting of 57 member states, most of which have predominantly Muslim populations. The summit is a gathering of the heads of state and government of these member countries, and it serves as a platform for discussing various issues of mutual concern among Islamic nations.