GK Quiz (5J)

The ruined city in the Incas, this is one of the highest heritage sites of the world!

Which World of Wonder Site is this?

• Acropolis

• Machu Pichu

• Easter Island

• Pyramid

Answer explanation

The question is referring to a ruined city of the Incas which is also a high altitude heritage site. The correct choice is Machu Pichu, which fits this description perfectly. Machu Pichu is an Incan city located in the Andes Mountains of Peru, and it's one of the most famous and spectacular archaeological sites in the world. The other options, Acropolis, Easter Island, and Pyramid, do not fit the description given in the question.

Holding his arms wide to embrace the world, statue overlooks the famous city of Rio de Janeiro, home to the 2016 Olympics.

Which World of Wonder site is this?

• Great Wall Of China

• Taj Mahal

• Christ the Redeemer

• Angkor Wat

Answer explanation

The statue mentioned in the question is Christ the Redeemer. It is a famous monument located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and it is known for its arms stretched wide open. This choice aligns with the description provided in the question. The other options, Great Wall Of China, Taj Mahal, and Angkor Wat, do not match the details given.

Holding up torch to light the way for the world, this is an icon of freedom in superpower nation.

This is a very famous monument in the USA

Answer explanation

The question refers to an icon of freedom in a superpower nation that holds up a torch to light the way for the world, and is a famous monument in the USA. The only option provided, 'Statue of Liberty', fits perfectly with the given description, as it is known worldwide as a symbol of freedom and democracy, standing tall in New York Harbour.

This is India's smallest state. Once under Portuguese rule, It is now a tourist hot spot, Which people visit from all over the world.

Which Indian State is this?

And what is its capital?

• Kerala, Thiruvandapuram

• Goa, Panaji

• West Bengal, Kolkota

Answer explanation

The question describes a small Indian state that was once under Portuguese rule and is now a popular tourist destination. Among the given options, only Goa fits this description. Furthermore, Panaji is the capital of Goa, which matches the second part of the question, confirming that the correct answer is Goa, Panaji.

Also called 'Gods Own Country', this state is famous for its 'backwaters'. Among its cities is Calicut and Kozhikode, where explorer Vasco de Gama landed in India first.

What state is it?

And what capital does it have?

Answer explanation

The question refers to a state known as 'God's Own Country' famous for its 'backwaters' and where Vasco de Gama first landed in India. The cities mentioned, Calicut and Kozhikode, are in Kerala. The capital of Kerala is Thiruvandapuram, which aligns with the given option 'Kerala, Thiruvandapuram'.

This major coastal state has many important port cities, where ships come from all over the world. One of them is Porbander, The birth place of mahatma Gandhi.

What state and capital?

• Gujarat, Gandhinagar

• Tamil Nadu, Chennai

Answer explanation

The question gives a description of a coastal state with noteworthy port cities such as Porbandar, which is known to be the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi. This information points to the state of Gujarat. Consequently, the correct answer is Gujarat, with its capital being Gandhinagar. The other option, Tamil Nadu, Chennai, is not consistent with the details provided in the question.

Example of this water body: PACIFIC Type of water body

Answer explanation

The question mentions 'PACIFIC' as an example of the water body, and the only option given is 'Ocean'. The Pacific is indeed an example of an ocean, hence, it confirms that the answer is correct.

Example of this type of water body: AMAZON Type of water body:

• River

• Glacier

• Pond

• GULF

Answer explanation

The question asks for the type of water body the Amazon is. The Amazon is known to be a major river, hence the correct answer is 'River'. The other options, namely 'Glacier', 'Pond', and 'Gulf', are incorrect as they do not represent the type of water body that the Amazon is.

Example of this type of water body: SIACHEN Type of water body:

Answer explanation

The question provides an example: 'Siachen', and asks for the type of water body it represents. Among the provided options, 'Glacier' is the correct choice. This is because Siachen is a glacier located in the eastern Karakoram range in the Himalayas. Therefore, Siachen is an example of a glacier, which is a type of water body.

Priyanka Chopra played the title role in the film based on the life of this five-time boxing world championship.

Answer explanation

Priyanka Chopra played the lead role in a film about Mary Kom, a five-time boxing world champion. The question refers to this biographical movie, making 'Mary Kom' the correct answer. The film is based on Kom's life and her achievements in boxing, which aligns with the query's details.