Who was the author of the famous storybook 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'

• Lewis Carroll

• John Keats

• Rudyard Kipling

• H G Wells

Answer explanation

Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known by his pen name Lewis Carroll, was an English author, poet, mathematician, photographer and reluctant Anglican deacon. His most notable works are Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking-Glass.

Which is the first Harry Potter book?

• HP and the Chamber of Secrets

• HP and the Philosopher’s Stone

• HP and the Goblet of Fire

• HP and the God of small Things

Answer explanation

Harry Potter is a series of fantasy novels written by British author J. K. Rowling. The novels chronicle the life of a young wizard, Harry Potter, and his friends Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, all of whom are students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. HP and the Philosopher’s Stone was the first Harry Potter book. Hence, B is the correct option.

In the book ‘the Lord of the Rings‘, who or what is Bilbo?

• Dwarf

• Wizard

• Hobbit

• Troll

Answer explanation

Bilbo Baggins is the title character and protagonist of J. R. R. Tolkien's 1937 novel ‘The Hobbit’, as well as a supporting character in The Lord of the Rings. Hence, C is the correct option.

Who ended the monarchy in Russia?

• Stalin

• Malatov

• Karl Marx

• Lenin

Answer explanation

Lenin played a crucial role in ending the Russian monarchy by leading the Bolsheviks in the October Revolution, which overthrew the Provisional Government that had replaced the Tsar after the February Revolution. His leadership and ideology, particularly his call for "all power to the soviets," galvanized popular support for the Bolsheviks and ultimately led to the establishment of a communist state. 

In which year was the British East India Company established?

• A.D. 1660

• A.D. 1662

• A.D. 1720

• A.D. 1760

Answer explanation

The East India Company was incorporated by royal charter on December 31, 1600. Although it started as a monopolistic trading body, it became involved in politics and controlled large parts of the Indian subcontinent from the early 18th century to the mid-19th century.

The Mughal emperor who allowed the British East India Company to establish a trading post in Surat

• Shah Jahan

• Jahangir

• Aurangzeb

• Humayun

Answer explanation

Mughal Emperor Jahangir granted permission to the British East India Company to establish a factory in Surat in 1613. This was a significant step in the company's expansion in India and marked the beginning of their trading presence. 

What kinds of costs are paid from Gross Profit?

• Selling expenses

• General expenses

• Financial expenses

• All of the above

Answer explanation

The profit a firm makes after deducting the costs of producing and selling its products, or the costs of delivering its services, is known as gross profit. Gross profit is computed by subtracting the cost of goods sold (COGS) from revenue on a company’s income statement (sales). On a company’s income statement, these data can be found. Gross profit is also known as gross income or sales profit.

What is the name of the weak zone of the earth’s crust?

• Seismic 

• 1. Cosmic

• 1. Formic

• Anaemic

Answer explanation

Seismic is the weak zone of the earth’s crust. These areas are where tectonic forces cause earthquakes, creating intraplate and interplate earthquakes. These weak zones can be monitored with seismometers that detect seismic waves and create a digital map of the earth’s crust.

Where was India’s first national Museum opened?

• 1. Delhi

• 1. Hyderabad

• 1. Mumbai

• 1. Rajasthan

Answer explanation

India’s first National Museum of Indian Cinema was inaugurated recently in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It will depict the history of Indian cinema from its very beginning. Two different committees were developed – one headed by Prasoon Joshi & the other by Shyam Benegal. These will upgrade the museum.

The world’s nation 5G mobile network was launched by which country?

• India

• 1. Japan

• 1. Malaysia

• 1. South Korea

Answer explanation

With 5G, which is the next generation of wireless network technology, the world will be able to take advantage of faster data speeds and enhanced digital experiences. South Korea was the first country to launch a 5G mobile network, which was then followed by Japan, the United States, and China.